Recreation Aides - Ottawa, Canada - Extendicare Canada

Extendicare Canada

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Recreation Aides (Full-Time) - Extendicare Laurier Manor
***Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 senior care and living centres as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors' population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

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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.
Participate in 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Proof of successful completion of an approved Recreation and Leisure Services /Gerontology Diploma or Degree program required.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills.
Knowledge and demonstrated experience in oneone/group program planning, implementation and evaluation for both well and the cognitively impaired.
Knowledge and demonstrated experience in care planning and resident assessments.
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.

CLOSING DATE:

January 31, 2023:
Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence to the attention of:
Kristie Kelly

Resident Program Manager

In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.

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