Recreation Aide – BSO – Part-Time

triOS Education Group; Delhi; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

peopleCare is seeking a Program and Support Services Aide to assist in delivering activity programs and resident support. The role follows established policies to meet physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual needs, and to monitor resident progress.

You will work under supervision, participate in program delivery, and help maintain records while ensuring safety and compliance with health and safety policies. This posting reflects an existing vacancy on the peopleCare team.

Qualifications

• 1 year progressive related experience.
• 6 months in this job to reach competency.
• Diploma or equivalent in Recreation and Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing life enrichment programs such as exercise classes, crafts, social activities and outings.
• Assist with feeding residents as assigned.
• Set up activity area as necessary.
• Transport residents to and from programs and meals.
• Monitor behavior and condition of residents during programs.
• Reports any significant changes to the supervisor and nursing staff as required.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences and other committees as required.
• Maintains program and resident records according to department policy.
• Cooperates with other departments to meet resident needs.
• Complies with health and safety policies and infection control.

Skills

1 year progressive related experience

6 months in this job to reach

Education

2 year diploma in Recreation and Leadership, or equivalent

Job description

THE ROLE

As a member of the peopleCare Activities team, the Program and Support Services Aide will follow established policies, procedures and standards. This position participates in the implementation of programs to meet the various physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual needs of residents. The Program and Support Services Aide will assist in monitoring the needs and progress of the residents.

Reports to: Director of Programs

Hourly Range: $23.57 To $24.77

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in implementing the group and individual life enrichment programs such as exercise classes, crafts, social activities and outings, and sensory stimulation activities are assigned
• Assist with feeding residents as assigned
• Set up activity area as necessary
• Transport residents to and form programs and meals
• Monitor behavior and condition of residents during programs
• Reports any significant changes to the supervisor and nursing staff as required
• Participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences and other committees as required
• Maintains program and resident records according to department policy
• Reports participation of residents to registered staff regularly
• Works cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs
• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to sanitation, safety and quality assurance and infection control
• Performs other related functions as required by the supervisor
• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and any Collective Agreements
• Complies with safe work practices and guidelines
• Reports incidents/accidents immediately to supervisor
• Complies with all WSIB reporting and documenting requirements
• Cooperates with the company Return to Work Program if required
• Complies with all company Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Participates in all relevant and required in-service education
• Functions under direct supervision
• No signing authority

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1 year progressive related experience
• 2 year diploma in Recreation and Leadership, or equivalent
• 6 months in this job to reach competency

Thank you for your interest in joining peopleCare. We are excited to learn more about you and the experience you would bring to our team.peopleCare is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all stages of the recruitment and selection process.This posting is for an existing vacancy. peopleCare does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. Applications are reviewed by members of our recruitment team.