Resident program aide

Extendicare Canada Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a part-time professional for their Markham location to plan, implement, and evaluate activation programs for residents. Candidates must have a relevant post-secondary diploma or degree and possess strong communication skills along with experience in geriatric care. This role offers continuous mentorship and opportunities for career growth, making it a fulfilling career choice.

Benefits

Continuous mentorship

Opportunities for advancement

Robust benefits package

Employee Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in one-on-one and group program planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge in care planning and resident assessments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate individual and group activation programs.
• Set up activity areas and transport residents to and from programs.
• Maintain program and resident records according to department policy.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Program planning and implementation

Knowledge of geriatric care

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation, therapeutic recreation or related field

Job description

Job Location

Extendicare Mapleview Home, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.

Job Type

Part time

What you’ll be doing

• Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group activation programs based on assessed needs and as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Set up and clean activity areas as necessary and transport residents to and from programs. Monitor the behavior and condition of residents during programs and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Participate in the development and revision of programs under the guidance of the Supervisor.
• 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.

What you bring

• Proof of successful completion of an approved post‑secondary diploma or degree in recreation, therapeutic recreation, gerontology registered ECE, or Social Service Worker required.
• 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.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in care planning and resident assessments.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate new ideas, resident programs and volunteer initiatives.
• Knowledge and/or experience in working with the geriatric population especially those with cognitive.

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life‑long learning and growth opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization.
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!