Part-Time Resident Activity Coordinator

Extendicare; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 8,850,000 - 9,453,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous mentorship

Career advancement

Employee Family Assistance Program

Benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare Mapleview Home in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario is seeking a Resident Program Aide to plan and run activation programs that meet assessed needs and support residents and staff.

The role involves setting up activities, transporting residents, monitoring behavior, and reporting changes to supervisors and nursing staff. Candidates must have a post-secondary diploma in recreation or related fields and strong communication skills, with experience in geriatric program planning.

Qualifications

• Proof of successful completion of an approved post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation, therapeutic recreation, gerontology registered ECE, or Social Service Worker.
• Strong written and verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Experience in one-on-one/group program planning and evaluation for residents, including those who are cognitively impaired.
• Knowledge and 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate 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.

Skills

Program planning

Activity coordination

Documentation

Communication

Geriatric care

Education

Post-secondary diploma in recreation

Gerontology degree

ECE registration

Social Service Worker

Job description

Extendicare Mapleview Home in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario is seeking a Resident Program Aide to plan and run activation programs that meet assessed needs and support residents and staff.

The role involves setting up activities, transporting residents, monitoring behavior, and reporting changes to supervisors and nursing staff. Candidates must have a post-secondary diploma in recreation or related fields and strong communication skills, with experience in geriatric program planning.