Casual Resident Program Aide

Extendicare (Canada); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career growth

Meaningful work

Employee Family Assistance Program

Benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare's New Orchard Lodge in Ottawa, ON, is seeking a Recreation and Leisure Services professional to join our casual roster. You will plan and deliver individual and group activation activities, monitor residents, and work with the care team to support wellbeing and engagement.

You'll bring a diploma/degree in Recreation and Leisure Services or Gerontology, strong communication, documentation, and the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs for seniors, including those with

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure Services / Gerontology required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and documentation.
• Experience in one-on-one/group program planning, implementation and evaluation for both well and cognitively impaired.
• Experience in care planning and resident assessments.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Ability to plan and evaluate new ideas and volunteer initiatives.
• Knowledge of geriatric population and cognitive conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate activation programs based on assessed needs.
• Set up and clean activity areas and transport residents to programs; monitor residents.
• Participate in development and revision of programs under Supervisor.
• Maintain program and resident records; communicate participation to staff.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Time management

Independent work

Program planning

Care planning

Geriatric population knowledge

Education

Diploma or Degree in Recreation and Leisure Services / Gerontology

Job description

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. Extendicare offers rewarding and meaningful work where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.

This position is for our New Orchard Lodge Home, located in Ottawa, Ontario.

Available opportunities include: Casual (Days, Evenings & Weekends)

What you'll be doing:

• Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group activation programs based on assessed needs and as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Set up and clean activity areas 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.
• Participate in the development and revision of programs under the guidance of the Supervisor.
• Maintain program and resident records according to department policy. Communicate participation by residents to registered staff.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.

What you bring:

• Proof of successful completion of an approved Recreation and Leisure Services /Gerontology Diploma or Degree program required.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, implementation and evaluation for both well and the cognitively impaired.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in care planning and resident assessments.
• Ability to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate new ideas, resident programs and volunteer initiatives.
• Knowledge and/or experience in working with the geriatric population especially those with cognitive

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 through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program. Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors' population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Extendicare's Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Extendicare's hiring process.

Time Type: Casual (Days, Evenings & Weekends)

Part time

Compensation Details

$22.43 - $23.92

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.

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