Recreation Aide

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada peopleCare Communities Full time

We are currently recruiting for a fun, detailed-oriented, resident advocate to join our team as a Recreation Aide

Do you have a passion or interest in working with seniors? JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM

peopleCare Communities is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the tenth year in a row. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. We are also accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest award possible through Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum program.

THE ROLE
As a member of the peopleCare team, the Recreation Aide participates in the implementation of programs to meet the various physical, psychological, social, recreational, and spiritual needs of residents. This position will assist in monitoring the needs and progress of the residents.

**Reports to**: Director of Programs

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in implementing the group and individual life enrichment programs and sensory stimulation activities including setting up activity area, as assigned.
- Transport residents to and from programs and meals and assist in feeding residents if necessary.
- Monitor behaviour and condition of residents at programs, reporting any significant changes to supervisor and nursing staff.
- Maintains program and resident records according to department policy.
- Reports participation of residents to registered staff regularly.
- Reports incidents/accidents immediately to supervisor.
- Complies with all WSIB reporting and documenting requirements.
- Cooperates with the company Return-To-Work Program as required.
- Participates in all relevant and required in-service education.
- Compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Compliance with peopleCare policies and procedures.
- Compliance with current Long Term Care Act.
- Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS
- Diploma or degree in Recreation and Leadership, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology, or equivalent.
- 1-year progressive related experience.
- 6 months in this job to reach competency.
- Exceptions must be approved by the home Executive Director and/or Leadership Support (Human Resources/Operations)*

WORKING CONDITIONS
- Office (including LS)
- Patient Care
- Building Support (housekeeping, dietary, enviro, etc.)

Thank you for your interest in working with us

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