Recreation Assistant- Burlington

5 months ago

Burlington, Canada Acclaim Health Full time

Join the Acclaim Health Team and experience the difference:

- Supportive team and professional, caring workplace.
- Guaranteed hours with flexible schedules
- Paid orientation, training and development.
- Opportunities to advance your career.
- Competitive pay
- Company Pension Plan and Benefits available.

Salary Range $17.68 - $19.44 per hour **PLUS $3.00 extra per hour PANDEMIC WAGE ENHANCEMENT for direct client care**

Are you looking to impact the life of someone at risk of social isolation due to a diverse range of challenges? Join the Acclaim Health team as Recreation Assistance With guaranteed hours, flexible schedules, benefits and opportunities to advance your career at Acclaim Health, you will experience the difference on a team that is there for you

Acclaim Health announces the availability of one (1) **Full Time Recreation Assistant **position’s (equivalent to 37.5 hours/week) with the Adult Day and Caregiver Support department to work at our Burlington Adult Day Program location. This position will require the individual to work temporarily, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Once the Burlington location reopens on Saturdays the Individual will then be required to work Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30am - 5:00pm.

**PRIMARY FUNCTIONS**:

- Assists in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of therapeutic social and recreational programs for seniors with cognitive impairments attending the Adult Day Program.
- Effectively utilizes recognized communication and behaviour management strategies for working with persons with dementia.
- Assists in evaluating individual clients’ plan of service and monitors clients’ needs and behaviour in order to modify and update the plan.
- Assists with clients’ medications in accordance with caregiver instructions and following company policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Assists clients with activities of daily living including eating, toileting and mobility as required.
- Performs other related duties associated with the department as requested by the Supervisor or Director.

**QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION**:

- Community College Certificate in health/social science or equivalent
- Certification in Gentle Persuasive Approaches to Dementia Care
- Certification in First Aid
- Certification in Food Handling
- Current TB test (completed within the last 6 months)

**EXPERIENCE & SKILLS**:

- Minimum 1 to 2 years experience in gerontology and working with cognitively impaired seniors.
- Understanding and knowledge of Alzheimer Disease and related disorders.
- Strong verbal and written communication, assessment and interpersonal skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

**Please note - only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.**

Acclaim Health is an equal opportunity employer and is actively working towards a more inclusive, diverse and equitable world. We recognize that our work environment is stronger - and our care more effective - when it includes people of equity-seeking groups, including those of varying race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, family status or disability status.

**Salary**: $20.86-$22.63 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

**Experience**:

- gerontology and working with cognitively impaired seniors: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Community College Certificate in health/social science (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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