Activation Aide

**ACTIVATION AIDE **-** PART-TIME or CASUAL**

**COUNTRY VILLAGE HOMES - WOODSLEE (ESSEX COUNTY)**

**DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES**

The activity aide will develop, implement and evaluate diversified programs and services to meet the physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of all residents.
- Identify and assess the residents needs to develop fulfilling activities.
- Set up and clean the activity area as necessary and assist with transporting residents to and from programs.
- Participate in care conferences and other committees as required to assist in assessing needs of residents. Attends in-service education programs.
- Encourage resident participation in programs and provide one to one support to residents.
- Maintain program and resident records by using Activity Pro and Point Click Care as well as completing RAI/MDS assessments.
- Adhere 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.
- Successful completion of Restorative Care Education Training (RCET certificate) an asset
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills
- Ability to read and write English well enough to understand complex verbal and written instructions and complete written documentation required.
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, implementation and evaluation for both well and the cognitively impaired.
- Ability to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.
- Current CPR and Emergency First Aide & Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and VSS if hired
- Must be able to work flex hours including some evenings, weekend and holidays.

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

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