Resident Engagement & Activities Aide

EXTENDICARE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

EXTENDICARE is seeking a part-time programs assistant to help plan, prepare and facilitate recreational and social programs for residents in our long-term care home in Toronto, Ontario.

You will encourage resident participation, promote social engagement and independence, and provide 1:1 and group programming based on residents’ interests and care needs. You will also help with setup, safety, documentation, and event support, within IPAC and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and facilitating recreational and social programs.
• Ability to promote social engagement and quality of life for residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparing, and facilitating recreational and social programs for residents.
• Encourage resident participation and promote social engagement, independence, and quality of life.
• Provide 1:1 and group programming based on residents’ interests, abilities, and care needs.
• Set up and clean up program areas and ensure supplies and equipment are ready.
• Assist residents with safe access to programs and provide support during activities.
• Document and track resident participation and program outcomes as required.
• Support special events, outings, celebrations, and other department initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with the Programs Manager and interdisciplinary team.
• Follow all IPAC, health and safety, and organizational policies and procedures.

Skills

Program planning

Resident engagement

Group facilitation

Job description

EXTENDICARE is seeking a part-time programs assistant to help plan, prepare and facilitate recreational and social programs for residents in our long-term care home in Toronto, Ontario.

You will encourage resident participation, promote social engagement and independence, and provide 1:1 and group programming based on residents’ interests and care needs. You will also help with setup, safety, documentation, and event support, within IPAC and safety policies.