Recreational Aide

**_Who are we?_**

The Dunfield Retirement Residence is committed to providing care, happiness, and well-being in the Heart of Toronto for all residents. We do this by providing options so that our residents can live the life you want, confidently, safely, and happily.

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What are we looking for?_**
- We are hiring for a passionate and energetic Activities Assistant for our Memory Care floor and independent care floors who is committed and engaged in inspiring residents to participate with activities._

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What’s in it for you?_**
- Competitive Salary
- Group Health Benefits
- Free meals during shifts
- Great team and working environment
- Work location easily accessible by TTC (5 minutes from Eglinton station)
- Company-sponsored social events

**_ What will you be doing as a Activities Assistant?_**

In the role of Activities Assistant, your main focus is developing and coordinating programs in the Memory Care and Assisted Living Floors. The Activities Assistant will also support the programs of the independent residents. This role will play an integral role within the department through the creation and delivery of a wide-ranging variety of activities and social programs intended to engage and enhance the overall lives of those individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

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Responsibilities_**
- Inspire and encourage resident participation through social programming
- Develop, create and deliver personalized programs through one-on-one engagement and meaningful interactions
- Work within a tight timeline to assist and create a monthly calendar of events and programs
- Enhance the lives of residents through a variety of physical, social, cultural and visually-based programs
- Work closely with resident care staff to provide targeted programs that meet the social and engagement needs of those individuals residing on our Memory Care floor
- Utilize a person-centric approach to activities that acknowledge a resident’s life story and individual preferences
- As required, organize and coordinate social programming aimed at our independent-living residents
- Assist with escorting residents to and from activities and other social programs
- Maintain a clean and organized activities environment and supply room
- Document daily attendance, progress notes and departmental observations
- Develop & maintain a rapport with staff, residents/family members, external care providers and volunteers
- Assist and accompany other activities staff on excursions and events with independent residents as required

**_ Does this sound like you?_**
- Diploma in Activation / Recreation Therapy or gerontology background is a must
- Fitness background is a definite asset.
- Must be a team player with a positive “can do” attitude
- Prior knowledge or experience with persons with Dementia / Alzheimer’s an asset
- 1-2 years’ experience working with older adults an asset
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to deliver under tight deadlines
- Flexible attitude that’s comfortable with changing priorities
- Must be able to work well under pressure to deliver on resident expectations
- Must be self-motivated, innovative, work independently, creative, enthusiastic & energetic
- May require some lifting over 50 lbs for event set ups and breakdown

**_ What will your working environment be?_**
- Must be able to work weekends, evenings and holidays - no exceptions
- Required to be on site in the Yonge and Eglinton vicinity, walking distance from the subway

**_ COVID Protocol_**

The Dunfield Retirement Residence are dedicated to your safety and ensuring the well being of staff and residents as a result we adhere to public COVID guidelines. We comply with social distance and provide staff with PPE.

**The Dunfield Retirement Residence **_is an Equal Opportunity Employer, accommodation is available for applicants selected for an interview._**

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