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About the Role

The Activity Aide plays a pivotal role in enriching the lives of residents by assisting with the facilitation of different activities, bringing joy and fun to residents and brightening their day.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate individual and group activation programs based on assessed needs and as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Set up and clean activity areas and transport residents to and from programs.
• Monitor resident behavior and condition during programs and report significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff.
• Maintain program and resident records according to department policy.
• Communicate resident participation to registered staff.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.

Requirements

• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of the start date.
• Completion of a TB Skin test.
• Must provide notice of accommodation needs for the recruitment process to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

Skills

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-on-one/group program planning, implementation and evaluation for both well and cognitively impaired individuals.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate new ideas, resident programs, and volunteer initiatives.
• Knowledge and/or experience in working with the geriatric population, especially those with cognitive impairments.

Location

• London, Ontario

Work Type

• Temporary Full Time

Education Level

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or enrolled in same.
• If enrolled, must complete program within 3 years of hire date.

Salary/Compensations

• $22.25/hour

About the Company

• Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario.
• Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.
• We care about your privacy and strive to protect Applicant Data throughout the recruitment process.
• Information gathered from applicants via job postings is used solely for the purposes of recruiting and hiring.

Equal Opportunity

• Southbridge welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process.