Life Enrichment Aide - Burlington, Canada - Mount Nemo Christian Nursing Home

Mount Nemo Christian Nursing Home

Verified Company

Burlington, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About The Home:

Mount Nemo Christian Nursing Home is a 60-bed long-term care facility located in north Burlington. Mount Nemo has been serving the community since 1985.

Our Home may be older but the people inside (both residents and staff alike), make it the great place for which it has become known The Home bases its care on Christian principles utilizing an interdisciplinary team approach.

The Home is not accessible by public transit; reliable transportation is mandatory.

About This Position:

The Life Enrichment Aide is an active member of the multidisciplinary team and is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating social, recreational and restorative programs for residents.

All duties are carried out in accordance with the Long Term Care Homes Act, and Departmental policies and procedures. This position reports to the Life Enrichment Coordinator.

This position includes:

Mondays 8:30am4:30pm
Tuesdays 8:30am12:30pm
Wednesday 12:008:00pm
Thursdays 8:30am4:30pm

Duties:

Plan, implement and evaluate social, intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual programs for residents living in longterm care
Provide activities in both small and large groups
Provide 1:1 activities to residents
Participate in family care conferences
Complete documentation (attendance tracking, progress notes, assessments, care plans, etc.)
Participate in program and departmental evaluations
Attend staff meetings and inservice educational programs
Comply with all provincial regulations and established department policies and procedures
Complete all other tasks as assigned by Life Enrichment Coordinator

This Role Gives you the Opportunity to:

Work in a smaller Home, allowing you to have increased focus on residents and families
Work closely in an interdisciplinary team, recognizing the value of all team members

Qualifications:

Postsecondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related filed from a community college or university
Previous or current experience in longterm care (paid or student)
Previous or current experience planning and implementing recreational and therapeutic programs to an elderly population
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to read and understand English and be capable of following oral and written instructions thoroughly
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Sector Screening

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 26.5 per week

Salary:
$23.41 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
Onsite parking
Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Universal masking; active screening; regular rapid testing on-site; increased disinfection; cohorting of staff and residents; high vaccination rates in both residents and staff

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