Recreation Aide

Extendicare; Kingston; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a full-time team member dedicated to enriching the lives of residents. The role involves implementing and evaluating recreation programs, maintaining records, and working with a multidisciplinary team to cater to residents' diverse needs. If you have a passion for care and community engagement, this is a rewarding opportunity!

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a relevant degree or diploma.
• Preferred experience in long-term care settings.
• Ability to understand complex instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Implements and evaluates programs based on resident needs.
• Maintains program and resident records.
• Monitors residents' behavior during activities.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Recreation, Gerontology, Activation, or Social Sciences

Job description

Job Description

SCOPE

Reports to the Resident Program Manager. Implements programs to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual needs of residents and assists in monitoring their needs and progress.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Implements and evaluates individual and group programs based on assessed needs, as assigned by the Manager. Sets up and cleans the activity area as necessary and assists with transporting residents to and from programs. Monitors residents' behavior and condition during programs, reporting significant changes to the Manager and nursing staff.
2. Participates in care conferences and other committees to assess residents' needs. Attends in-service education programs.
3. Meets with residents within 48 hours of admission to discuss available programs and services. Provides the resident with an activity calendar and a tour as appropriate.
4. Participates in the development and revision of programs under the guidance of the Resident Program Manager.
5. Maintains program and resident records according to department policy. Communicates residents' participation to registered staff.
6. Participates in committees as assigned by the Resident Program Manager.
7. Adheres to department policies and procedures regarding quality improvement, fire safety, environment, and infection control.
8. Works cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.
9. Performs other duties as assigned by the Resident Program Manager.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Some irregular hours, including evenings and weekends. Frequent use of visual and auditory senses to monitor responses to activities. Working with sharp and hot equipment such as scissors, knives, ovens, etc.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

1. Successful completion of a degree or diploma in Recreation, Gerontology, Activation, or Social Sciences.
2. Previous experience in a long-term care setting is preferred.
3. Ability to read and write English well enough to understand complex instructions and complete documentation.

Time Type

Full-time

Join Extendicare and be part of a team dedicated to enriching residents' lives. If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

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