Casual Part Time (PT) Resident Programs Aide Sherwood Court Maple ON

Extendicare; Amherst; Presencial; CAD 18 000 - 26 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Resumo da oferta

Extendicare Maple, ON is seeking a part-time Recreation and Leisure Services professional to design and run activation activities for residents. You will tailor programs to assessed needs and work with nursing staff to ensure safety, dignity, and engagement.

You must hold a Recreation and Leisure Services or Gerontology diploma or degree, have geriatric program planning experience, and be prepared to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Qualificações

• Diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure Services or Gerontology is required.
• Experience with one-on-one and group program planning, care planning, resident assessments, and evaluation for geriatric populations, including cognitive impairment.
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Criminal Background Check) within 3 months or willingness to obtain one.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, implement, evaluate and revise activation programs based on assessed needs under supervision.
• Set up and clean activity area and transport residents to programs.
• Monitor residents' behavior and health during programs and report changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff.
• Maintain program and resident records and communicate participation to registered staff.

Conhecimentos

Program planning

Care planning

Resident assessments

Program evaluation

Formação académica

Recreation and Leisure Services / Gerontology diploma or degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our recreation team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff.

This position is for our Sherwood Court home, located in Maple, ON.

What you'll be doing:

• Plan, implement, evaluate, develop and revise both individual and group activation programs based on assessed needs under the guidance of the Supervisor.
• Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs.
• Monitor the behavior and condition of residents during programs and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Maintain program and resident records according to department policy. Communicate participation by residents to registered staff.

What you'll bring:

• Proof of successful completion of an approved Recreation and Leisure Services /Gerontology Diploma or Degree program required.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, care planning, resident assessments, implementation and evaluation for geriatric population especially those cognitively impaired.
• Must provide a complete and current (within three months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

What you'll get:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network 123 owned and operated long-term care homes, as well as our home health care operations serving more than 10,000 patients annually, we provide people with the care they need wherever they call home. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 22,000 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision for a future where everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Time Type:

Part time

At Extendicare, we've spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.