Resident Programs & Engagement Aide

122009 Tendercare Nursing Homes Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Extendicare is hiring for a role focused on planning and facilitating recreational and social programs for residents in our long-term care home in Canada. You will encourage participation, promote social engagement, independence, and quality of life, and provide 1:1 and group activities tailored to residents' interests and care needs.

You will set up and clean program spaces, ensure supplies, assist with safe access, document participation and outcomes, and support events.

Qualifications

• 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.

Job description

Extendicare is hiring for a role focused on planning and facilitating recreational and social programs for residents in our long-term care home in Canada. You will encourage participation, promote social engagement, independence, and quality of life, and provide 1:1 and group activities tailored to residents' interests and care needs.

You will set up and clean program spaces, ensure supplies, assist with safe access, document participation and outcomes, and support events.