Casual - Activity Aide - Toronto, Canada - Extendicare

Extendicare

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Description:

ACTIVITY AIDE
West Park Long Term Care Centre

Casual

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
Set up and cleans the activity area as necessary and assists with transporting residents to and from programs.
Participates in care conferences and other committees as required to assist in assessing needs of residents. Attends inservice education programs.
Encouraging resident participation in programs and providing one to one support to residents.
Maintains program and resident records by using Activity Pro and PCC as well as completing RAI/MDS assessments.
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

Proof of successful completion of a degree or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure studies, Gerontology, Activation, Kinesiology, or other related field from College/University.
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.
Eligible for membership with TRO, APO, CTRA or recognized recreation association considered an asset
Current CPR and Emergency First Aide & Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check (VSS) and COVID 19 vaccine
Must be able to work flex 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
Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence no later than March 31st 2024 to the attention of:
Andren Cordero

West Park Long Term Care Centre

82 Buttonwood Avenue Toronto, Ontario

M6M 2J5

Time Type:
Part time