Activity Aide

3 days ago

Richmond Hill, Canada Mon Sheong Foundation Full time

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Activation Supervisor at Mon Sheong Richmond Hill Long Term Care Centre, the Activity Aide must participate in enhancing the resident’s quality of life using a resident-driven approach. The incumbent must assess, deliver and evaluate age-appropriate recreational and educational programs according to the abilities, strengths, needs, interests and former lifestyles of the residents.

**Main Duties**:

- Support the Resident Advocacy Program through the promotion and respect of the Resident’s Bill of Rights;
- Utilize horticulture to promote socialization, movement, relaxation and creative expression;
- Assist with residents’ participation in the horticulture program and so that it becomes integrated into the everyday lives of the residents;
- Encourage family members to participate with the residents whenever possible;
- Facilitate contact with the residents’ former community/faith groups;
- Provide grief and bereavement support to residents and their families by arranging spiritual counseling and one-on-one visitation according to residents’ wishes;
- Invite and encourage appropriate cultural musical groups from the community to participate in the Home;
- Plan and arrange snoezelen programs for residents who need stimulation activities in a culturally specific environment, focusing on various senses, feeling and memory space;
- Motivate residents to actively participate in activity programs offered;
- Review the progress of the residents with other staff or family members on a regular basis;
- Assist therapists in the provision of care in assigned areas;
- Provide exercises to strengthen muscles and develop endurance to prepare a resident for ambulation with or without the use of assistive devices;
- Assist residents in the use of restorative aids for ambulation, including cane, walker, or crutches;
- Guide and support residents in the use of ambulatory aides used on the bed to safely move or change positions including side rails, foot brace, trapeze.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-Secondary diploma or degree or certificate in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or other related field from an Ontario post-secondary institution in such a field.;
- Certification in Standard First Aid and CPR (HCP) level;
- Experience working with seniors and providing programs;
- Understanding of the Alzheimer’s Disease;
- Bilingual in Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) preferred;
- Ability to work independently;
- Capable of working as team player;
- Able to work evenings and weekends;
- Able to participate in off site activities and variety religious activities.

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**Disclaimer**:Mon Sheong Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the
- _Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act_. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

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