Permanent Part Time Activity Aide

Haliburton Highlands Health Services Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Haliburton Highlands Health Services Corporation seeks an Activity Aide to assist in planning, organizing and implementing meaningful programs for residents facing physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual limitations, under the Program Manager's direction.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on, positive team player with a passion for enhancing residents' quality of life and must be available for day/evening shifts, weekends, and holidays. Consistent attendance is required.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work day and evening shifts, including weekends and statutory holidays.
• Ability to attend work on a consistent basis is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for residents with physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual needs, under the direction of the Program Manager.

Skills

2+ years LTC health care

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in recreation and leisure/therapeutic recreation/kinesiology or related field

Food Safety Certification

U-First Certificate

Dementia Montessori workshop

CPR Certification

Job description

The Activity Aide assists in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for residents who have physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual limitations, under the direction of the Program Manager. This position requires a hands-on approach by a dynamic self starter with a positive attitude and a passion for promoting an improved quality of life for our residents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred - Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university; or are enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field.
• Certification in Food Safety or enrolled in a course within thirty (30) days from date of hire.
• U-First Certificate preferred.
• Dementability Methods: Montessori Methods for Dementia/The Montessori Way 2 Day Workshop preferred.
• CPR certificate preferred.
• Two years related experience in a Long Term Care/Health Care setting preferred.

In addition, the successful candidate must be available to work day and evening shifts, along with weekends and statutory holidays. An ability to attend work on a consistent basis is also a requirement.