Activity Aide - Richmond Hill, Canada - Mon Sheong Foundation

Mon Sheong Foundation

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Richmond Hill, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Activation Supervisor at Mon Sheong Richmond Hill Long Term Care Centre, the Activity Aide must participate in enhancing the resident's quality of life using a resident-driven approach.

The incumbent must assess, deliver and evaluate age-appropriate recreational and educational programs according to the abilities, strengths, needs, interests and former lifestyles of the residents.

Main Duties:

Support the Resident Advocacy Program through the promotion and respect of the Resident's Bill of Rights;
Utilize horticulture to promote socialization, movement, relaxation and creative expression;
Assist with residents' participation in the horticulture program and so that it becomes integrated into the everyday lives of the residents;
Encourage family members to participate with the residents whenever possible;
Facilitate contact with the residents' former community/faith groups;
Provide grief and bereavement support to residents and their families by arranging spiritual counseling and oneonone visitation according to residents' wishes;
Invite and encourage appropriate cultural musical groups from the community to participate in the Home;
Plan and arrange snoezelen programs for residents who need stimulation activities in a culturally specific environment, focusing on various senses, feeling and memory space;
Motivate residents to actively participate in activity programs offered;
Review the progress of the residents with other staff or family members on a regular basis;
Assist therapists in the provision of care in assigned areas;
Provide exercises to strengthen muscles and develop endurance to prepare a resident for ambulation with or without the use of assistive devices;
Assist residents in the use of restorative aids for ambulation, including cane, walker, or crutches;
Guide and support residents in the use of ambulatory aides used on the bed to safely move or change positions including side rails, foot brace, trapeze.

Qualifications:

Post-Secondary diploma or degree or certificate in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or other related field from an Ontario postsecondary institution in such a field.;
Certification in Standard First Aid and CPR (HCP) level;
Experience working with seniors and providing programs;
Understanding of the Alzheimer's Disease;
Bilingual in Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) preferred;
Ability to work independently;
Capable of working as team player;
Able to work evenings and weekends;
Able to participate in off site activities and variety religious activities.

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Disclaimer:
Mon Sheong Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the
- _Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act_. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.