Certified Activation Aide - Toronto, Canada - ParaMed

ParaMed

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Extendicare Assist, through a variety of management and consulting approaches, can offer a full-service management agreement or, if you prefer, can customize an agreement to suit your individual needs by choosing from our list of management and consulting services.

We have the tools, expertise and frontline experience to help you manage your operation in a way that respects your vision, your reputation, your staff and most importantly, your residents and families.
Job Description

ACTIVITY AIDE
West Park Long Term Care Centre

Casual Position

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

The activity aide will develop, implement and evaluate diversified programs and services to meet the physical, cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual needs of all residents.
Identifying and assessing the residents needs to develop fulfilling activities
Sets up, sanitizes, cleans the activity area as necessary and assists with transporting residents to and from programs.
Encouraging resident participation in programs and providing one to one support to residents.
Maintains program and resident records, in addition to providing excellent documentation and care planning interventions.
Adheres to established department policies and procedures regarding quality improvement, fire, safety, environment and infection control.
Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.
Other duties as assigned by Resident Program Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure studies, Gerontology, Activation, Kinesiology, Social work, ECE, Teaching, or other related field from College/University preferred. Or currently enrolled and completing.
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.
Ability to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.
Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and VSS if hired
Must be able to work flexible hours including some evenings, weekend and holidays.
Ability to read and write English well enough to understand complex verbal and written instructions and complete written documentation required.

CLOSING DATE:
11/03/2023

All interested applicants please send your resume for review to:
Karla Ting

West Park Long Term Care Centre

Phone:

Time Type:
Part time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you're joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare
Extendicare Assist accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.