Activity Aide - Orillia, Canada - Birchmere Retirement Residence
Description
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist in the planning, setup, and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Activity Coordinator
- Assist with the development and preparation of communication tools (calendars, newsletters, posters, notices, etc.) designed to provide residents, their families and friends, people located outside of our retirement residence and volunteers, with information regarding current/future activities and special events
- Assist with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing attendance and individual participation, as well as daily charting/documentation
- Assist in reminding and transporting residents to and from activities
- Assist and monitor residents during the activities, reporting any significant changes to the Activity Coordinator and nursing staff as appropriate
- Work cooperatively with Activity Department staff, volunteers, and other multidisciplinary team members to meet resident needs
- Perform other tasks as required or as requested by the Activity Coordinator
Qualifications:
- Customer service experience required
- Ability to multitask, and possess conflict resolution skills
- Previous experience working with seniors preferred but not necessary
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written), as well as excellent leadership/organization and documentation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, et cetera)
- Flexible, detailoriented, able to work independently and manage time effectively
- Passion for helping others while bringing fun and joy to all that you do
- Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate resident activities/programs/events
- Possess empathy and awareness of the aging process and the needs of seniors with differences in cognitive abilities
- Demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of the background and specific needs of each individual resident compassionately
- Current (within 6 months) Police Vulnerable Sector Check
ALL staff are required to have the most recent Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine. Residents are all fully vaccinated. Staff and visitors are self-screened and rapid tested every 3 days. Medical grade face masks are mandatory (fabric masks not permitted) while inside the building.
- We will accommodate the needs of applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise us to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process._
Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Salary:
From $16.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- On call
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Retention bonus
Application question(s):
Work Location:
One location
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