Activities Assistant/aide - Nepean, Canada - Alavida Lifestyles
Description
Alavida Lifestyles is looking for a
Full Time Activities Assistant/Aide for our retirement residence located in
Nepean - Ottawa, ON.
They will assist in the planning and implementation of recreational programs for Residents under the direction of the Recreation Manager.
Must be available to work occasional weekends.
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RESPONSIBILITIES_
- Organize supplies and equipment as needed
- Set up program area as needed
- Keep attendance and document Resident participation in activities
- Encourage Residents to attend programs and assists them to and from programs
- Work closely with the Recreation Manager and other staff on the floor to provide relevant memory care programming to residents with dementia
- Performs other duties as requested
QUALIFICATIONS_
- Experience working with elderly population and with individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's
- Highly organized and able to work independently
- Education in leisure services or related field considered an asset
- Must have a passion for working with seniors
- Alavida Lifestyles is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing barrierfree and accessible employment practices. Alavida Lifestyles will provide accommodation to people with disabilities upon request throughout our recruitment process._
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$16.64-$18.15 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Retirement home/Long term care: 2 years (preferred)
- Running activity programs: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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