Certified Activity Aide-Casual

Extendicare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a part-time Certified Activity Aide-Casual to join their team in Toronto. This role involves planning and executing programs for residents, ensuring their engagement and well-being, and requires a strong background in activation or gerontology. If you have a passion for helping others and meet the qualifications, consider applying!

Qualifications

• Proof of successful completion of an approved Activation/Gerontology Diploma or Degree program required.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in program planning for both cognitively impaired and well residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate individual/group activation programs.
• Transport residents to/from programs and monitor their behavior.
• Maintain records according to departmental policy.

Skills

Communication

Program Planning

Documentation

Education

Activation/Gerontology Diploma or Degree

Tools

Activity Pro

PointClickCare

Job description

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• Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group activation program based on assessed needs and as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs. Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents during programs, and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Participate in 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.
  
  

Job Description

Certified - Casual Activity Aide

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group activation program based on assessed needs and as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs. Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents during programs, and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Participate in 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.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• ** Proof of successful completion of an approved Activation/Gerontology Diploma or Degree program required ONLY. **
• 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, evaluate new ideas, resident programs and volunteer initiatives.
• Knowledge and/or experience in working with the geriatric population especially those with cognitive impairments.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills.
  
  

Asset: Knowledge in Activity Pro and PointClickCare.

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.

Time Type

Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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