Activity Aide

2 weeks ago

Goderich, Canada SOUTHBRIDGE HOMES Full time

**Home**: Southbridge Goderich
**Location**: Goderich, ON
**Position**: Activity Aide - Full Time (8:00am -4:00pm)
Southbridge is currently looking to add one caring, passionate, and enthusiastic Activity Aide to our amazing home family, who can serve our lovely residents, to keep them safe, healthy, and happy. On the daily basis the Activity Aide　will get to bring joy and fun to our residents. By assisting with the facilitation of different activities for our residents you will have a hand at making someone’s dayevery day
The incumbent will report to the Resident Program Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group activation program based on assessed needs and as assigned by the Supervisor.
- Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs. Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents during programs, and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.
- Maintain program and resident records according to department policy. Communicate participation by residents to registered staff.
- Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.

QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 required. If enrolled, must complete program within 3 years of hire date.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills.
- 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.
- Ability to plan, implement, evaluate new ideas, resident programs and volunteer initiatives.
- Knowledge and/or experience in working with the geriatric population especially those with cognitive impairments.

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.

  • Activation Aide

    1 week ago

    Goderich, Canada Southbridge Care Homes Full time

    Must have a community college recreation certificate or diploma or equivalent. Experience working with seniors in a long term care setting. Must possess good communication skills, written and verbal. Computer skills an asset, must have a valid drivers licence. An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly. Skills & Abilities/Job...

  • Activation Aide

    2 weeks ago

    Goderich, Canada Southbridge Care Homes Full time

    Must have a community college recreation certificate or diploma or equivalent. Experience working with seniors in a long term care setting. Must possess good communication skills, written and verbal. Computer skills an asset, must have a valid drivers licence. An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly. Skills & Abilities/Job...

  • Activation Aide

    4 days ago

    Goderich, Canada Southbridge Care Homes Full time

    Must have a community college recreation certificate or diploma or equivalent. Experience working with seniors in a long term care setting. Must possess good communication skills, written and verbal. Computer skills an asset, must have a valid drivers licence. An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly. Skills & Abilities/Job...

  • Activation Aide

    1 hour ago

    Goderich, Canada Southbridge Care Homes Full time

    Must have a community college recreation certificate or diploma or equivalent. Experience working with seniors in a long term care setting. Must possess good communication skills, written and verbal. Computer skills an asset, must have a valid drivers licence. An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly. Skills & Abilities/Job...

  • Recreation Aide

    5 days ago

    Goderich, Canada Braemar Retirement Centre-Wingham Full time

    Braemar Retirement Centre (MacGowan Nursing Home) is an accredited 69 bed licensed Long Term Care facility located in Wingham, Ontario. Braemar is a proud RNAO Best Practice Spotlight organization and is working towards becoming a DementiAbility certified home who aims to provide a collaborative, person-centered environment for staff and residents alike. We...

  • Housekeeping Aide

    1 week ago

    Goderich, Canada Southbridge Care Homes Full time

    Ready to be part of a team that will truly value your hard work, dedication and effort? Are you ready to work in an inviting, friendly environment? If you are, we want to hear from you! Our Housekeeping team ensures that our Residents are living in the best environment possible! As a Housekeeping Aide at Maitland Manor, you will: - Perform housekeeping...

  • Laundry Aide

    1 week ago

    Goderich, Canada Southbridge Care Homes Full time

    Ready to be part of a team that will truly value your hard work, dedication and effort? Are you ready to work in an inviting, friendly environment? If you are, we want to hear from you! Our Housekeeping team ensures that our Residents are living in the best environment possible! As a Laundry Aide at Maitland Manor, you will: - Perform housekeeping and...

  • Laundry Aide

    2 weeks ago

    Goderich, Canada Southbridge Care Homes Full time

    Ready to be part of a team that will truly value your hard work, dedication and effort? Are you ready to work in an inviting, friendly environment? If you are, we want to hear from you! Our Housekeeping team ensures that our Residents are living in the best environment possible! As a Laundry Aide at Maitland Manor, you will: - Perform housekeeping and...

  • Housekeeping Aide

    2 weeks ago

    Goderich, Canada Southbridge Care Homes Full time

    Ready to be part of a team that will truly value your hard work, dedication and effort? Are you ready to work in an inviting, friendly environment? If you are, we want to hear from you! Our Housekeeping team ensures that our Residents are living in the best environment possible! As a Housekeeping Aide at Maitland Manor, you will: - Perform housekeeping...

  • Housekeeping Aide

    4 days ago

    Goderich, Canada Southbridge Care Homes Full time

    Ready to be part of a team that will truly value your hard work, dedication and effort? Are you ready to work in an inviting, friendly environment? If you are, we want to hear from you! Our Housekeeping team ensures that our Residents are living in the best environment possible! As a Housekeeping Aide at Maitland Manor, you will: - Perform housekeeping...