Activity Aide - 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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Description

Activity Aide - (Full-Time, Evenings) - Extendicare Starwood
***Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated 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 individuals is united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

The incumbent will report to the Resident Program Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group activation program based on assessed needs and as assigned / referred.
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 appropriate staff.
Maintain program and resident records according to department policy.
Work cooperatively with other departments, residents, family members and therapists for goal development and treatment or recommendation.
Implementation of program as per Recreation and Volunteer Services Manual.
Complete resident quarterly assessment and document progress in resident care plan; MDS assessments and required documentation; attendance / participation in team meetings as well as interdisciplinary team conferences / meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

Postsecondary 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 and computer skills.
Working knowledge of RAI/MDS preferred.
Knowledge and demonstrated experience in oneone/group program planning, implementation and evaluation for range of cognitive functioning.
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, particularly those with cognitive impairments.
Team oriented.
Musical talents a bonus

CLOSING DATE - January 13, 2023
Interested applicants may forward their resume to the attention of:
Jennifer Plummer

Resident Program Manager

Extendicare Starwood

114 Starwood Rd.

Nepean, ON

K2G 3N5

x 206

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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