Activity Aide

Home: Shelburne Long Term Care

Location: Shelburne, ON

Position: Activity Aide

Tired of living to work? Work to LIVE in beautiful Shelburne! Situated a short distance from the GTA, Collingwood, Blue Mountain, Lake Simcoe, and multiple provincial parks, adventure is never far in Shelburne Ontario! This lovely town also offers a variety of restaurants, as well as a farmers' market, and African-Caribbean grocery store! There is also a local distillery, brewery, and vineyard right in town! Whether you enjoy going out for a night on the town, shopping in the big city, spending your days at the beach, hiking, camping, or hitting the slopes in the winters, there is sure to be something for everyone in and near Shelburne!

Ask yourself three questions:

1. Are you looking for a role with tons of opportunity for career advancements?
2. Are you ready to be part of a team that will truly value your hard work, dedication and effort?
3. Are you passionate about providing compassionate and quality care to residents in long term care?

If the answer is yes, we would love to know more about you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group activation program based on assessed needs and as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs. Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents during programs, and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or enrolled in same required. If enrolled, must complete program within 3 years of hire date.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate new ideas, resident programs and volunteer initiatives.
• Knowledge and/or experience in working with the geriatric population especially those with cognitive impairments.

Interested applicants should send their resumes through this posting. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability-related needs and those whom need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview. To know more about Southbridge culture, please visit here.