Lifestyles Aide

1 week ago

North York, Canada Queens Estate Retirement Residence Full time

**About Metta Lifestyles**

Metta Lifestyles is a rapidly growing Canadian company committed to operating first class retirement communities in Toronto and Ottawa. Our team share a passion for providing the best-in-class quality of care. The key differentiator for Metta Lifestyles is our expertise in heavier care services and an extensive memory care program. Metta communities offer a wide range of living and care options to ensure the needs of our residents are met with convenience, flexibility, and peace of mind. As a focused and dynamic team, we are open to new ideas and looking for energetic individuals to join our growth.

**About the Position**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of programs, ensuring that the social, physical, intellectual, emotional, vocational and spiritual needs of residents are met.
- Assists in preparation of communication tools (newsletters, posters, notices, calendars, etc.) designed to provide residents, seniors located in the community and volunteers with information regarding current and future activities and special events.
- Responds to resident or family member concerns in a timely manner and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision-making authority and/or brings to the attention of the General Manager.
- Creates a safe, pleasant, creative and non-threatening recreational environment.
- Utilizes community resources to assist in providing recreation opportunities where appropriate.
- Ensures a high level of resident engagement.
- Helps plan evening and weekend programs/activities as required.
- Effectively communicates and interacts with residents, family members, visitors and volunteers in a courteous and professional manner.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Graduate of a post-secondary education program relating to recreation, gerontology, social work or equivalent related experience.
- Experience in a customer service environment.
- Possesses an understanding of the aging process.
- Current First Aid/CPR Certificate an asset.
- Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills (including the ability to interact with residents, family members, community professionals and various health care agencies).
- Ability to creatively plan, organize, and direct the delivery of diverse social services and volunteer programs.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be available for flexible hours (including weekends and evenings as required).

**Join Us**
- All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Search which may include a vulnerable sector screen, will be required.
- Metta Lifestyles is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs. _

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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