Certified Activity Aide

RECREATION AIDE (Behavioral Support Transitional Unit)

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our recreation team, you will assume responsibility for providing high quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff.

This position is for our Rouge Valley home, located in Scarborough, ON.

Available opportunities: Permanent Part Time Days (8:30am-4:30pm)

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan, implement, evaluate, develop and revise both individual and group activation programs based on assessed needs under the guidance of the Resident Program Manager

• Set up and clean activity area 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.

• Maintain program and resident records according to department policy. Communicate participation by residents to registered staff.

What you bring:

• Proof of successful completion of an approved Recreation and Leisure Services Gerontology Diploma or Degree program from a post-secondary institution in any jurisdiction equivalent to Ontario, social service worker with recreation experience.

• Skills and experience in a health care or similar setting,

• Dementiability, Gental Persuasive approach (is preferred)

• Experience working with residents with responsive behaviors and other related mental illnesses.

• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, care planning, resident assessments, implementation, and evaluation for geriatric population especially those cognitively impaired is preferred

• Experience with an older adult population an asset

• Strong customer and resident service skills.

• Experience in a high paced customer service setting an asset

• Flexible and willingness to learn new tasks

• Ability to multi-task and adapt to quickly changing priorities

• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills

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

• Employee Family Assistance Program

• Robust benefits package.