Geriatric Activity Coordinator

Southbridge Care Homes; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes is seeking an Activation Aide in Toronto, ON. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating activation programs for residents, with regular transport to activities and close collaboration with staff.

The ideal candidate will hold a post-secondary diploma in recreation and leisure studies or a related field, possess strong communication and documentation skills, and experience in geriatric program planning and evaluation.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or enrolled in same required. If enrolled, must complete program within 3 years of hire date.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Program planning

Independent work

Time management

Geriatric care knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary diploma in recreation and leisure studies or related field

Job description

Southbridge Care Homes is seeking an Activation Aide in Toronto, ON. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating activation programs for residents, with regular transport to activities and close collaboration with staff.

The ideal candidate will hold a post-secondary diploma in recreation and leisure studies or a related field, possess strong communication and documentation skills, and experience in geriatric program planning and evaluation.