RECREATION AIDE

Southbridge-Care-Homes; Port Dover; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes is seeking a Recreation Aide for Dover Cliffs LTC in Port Dover, ON. The role focuses on enriching residents' lives by planning and delivering activity programs, supporting wellbeing and social engagement.

Based at 501 St George St, Port Dover, the position offers full-time hours with a schedule that includes daytime and early evening shifts. A relevant diploma and strong communication skills are required to create meaningful resident experiences.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or related field; if enrolled, complete within 3 years.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge/experience in one-to-one and group program planning, implementation and evaluation for residents including those with cognitive impairments.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of working with geriatric populations, including those with cognitive impairments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate individual and group activation programs.
• Set up and transport residents to programs; monitor during activities and report changes.
• Maintain program and resident records; communicate participation to staff.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Program planning

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Job description

RECREATION AIDE

Home: Dover Cliffs LTC

Location: 501 St George St, Port Dover, ON

Hourly Range: $24.31/ hour

Status: Full Time Vacancy

Schedule: 9:00am - 5:00pm and 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Reporting to the Programs Manager the Activity Aide plays a pivotal role in enriching the lives of residents by bringing 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!

Key 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.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• 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

• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of hire date.

• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months.

Southbridge 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.

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