RECREATION AIDE

Southbridge Care Homes; Clarington; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes is hiring an Activity Aide at Fosterbrooke Long-Term Care in Newcastle, ON. This part-time role (45 hours biweekly) pays $19.67/hour.

Schedule includes days and evenings (8am-4pm and 12pm-8pm) with rotational weekends, focusing on activities that keep residents safe, healthy and happy. Ideal candidates hold a post-secondary diploma in recreation/therapeutic recreation or related field, with strong communication skills and experience planning one-on-one or group programs

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or related field.
• If enrolled, must complete program within 3 years of hire date.
• Strong written and verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Experience planning one-on-one/group programs for seniors, incl. cognitive impairment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group activation programs.
• Set up and clean activity area, transport residents to and from programs; monitor behaviour and report changes.
• Maintain program and resident records; communicate participation to staff.
• Work with other departments to meet resident needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Program planning

Group & individual activity design

Geriatric care knowledge

Education

Post-secondary diploma in recreation and leisure studies

Therapeutic recreation background

Job description

$19.67/ hourStatus:

Part-Time (45 hours biweekly) +Pick up ShiftsSchedule:

Days and evenings (8am-4pm and 12pm-8pm) +Rotational WeekendsSouthbridge is currently looking to add one caring, passionate, and enthusiastic Activity Aide to our amazing home family, who can serve our lovely residents, to keep them safe, healthy, and happy. On the daily basis the Activity Aide will get to bring joy and fun to our residents. By assisting with the facilitation of different activities for our residents, you will have a hand at making someone's day... every day!

Home: Fosterbrooke Long-Term CareLocation: Newcastle, ONHourly Wage: $19.67/ hourStatus: Part-Time (45 hours biweekly) +Pick up ShiftsSchedule: Days and evenings (8am-4pm and 12pm-8pm) +Rotational WeekendsSouthbridge is currently looking to add one caring, passionate, and enthusiastic Activity Aide to our amazing home family, who can serve our lovely residents, to keep them safe, healthy, and happy. On the daily basis the Activity Aide will get to bring joy and fun to our residents. By assisting with the facilitation of different activities for our residents, you will have a hand at making someone's day... every day!The incumbent will report to the Resident Program Manager
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.

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.
• 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.

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.