Life Enrichment/activation Aide

Temporary fulltime for 2 months - moving to casual position

About Grove Park Home

Grove Park Home is a not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to providing high-quality care and services for seniors in Barrie and the surrounding area. For over 50 years, we have been a trusted part of the community, offering a comprehensive continuum of care that includes: Long-Term Care, A Boutique Retirement Residence, An Adult Day Program.

Currently, Grove Park Home is undergoing an exciting multi-year redevelopment project. While we are temporarily operating as a 113-bed long-term care facility during this phase, the project will ultimately expand our capacity to 145 long-term care beds, allowing us to serve even more individuals in need.

We are proud of our longstanding reputation for excellence in care and of the dedicated, compassionate staff who make this possible. At Grove Park Home, quality, dignity, and community are at the heart of everything we do.

We are currently seeking an additional Life Enrichment staff member to cover a fulltime 2-month leave and to then remain on as casual. The Life Enrichment staff reports directly to the Director of Resident Family Services. The Life Enrichment staff is accountable for the provision of a range of rehabilitative and leisure programming that meets the residents physical, social, and emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs. These programs must be of high quality, evidenced based, and provided in a manner that is consistent with Grove Park Home's Vision and Mission Statements, the Long Term Care Guidelines and other applicable regulations and guidelines.

Grove Park Home is a Not-For-Profit organization that is comprised of 143 Long Term Care Beds, a small retirement home and an Adult Day Care Program. Serving the citizens of Barrie for 50 years, Grove Park continues to enjoy a great reputation within our community. Designated as a Best Practices Spotlight Organization (BPSO), Grove Park is proud of the quality care that we provide and the staff who provide it.

The Life Enrichment staff reports directly to the Director of Programs and Volunteer Services. The Life Enrichment staff is accountable for the provision of a range of rehabilitative and leisure programming that meets the residents physical, social, and emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs. These programs must be of high quality, evidenced based, and provided in a manner that is consistent with Grove Park Home's Vision and Mission Statements, the Long Term Care Guidelines and other applicable regulations and guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completed or working towards a degree, or diploma in Rec and Leisure or Social Services and Gerontology.
• Experience working with the elderly and cognitively impaired
• Must be computer literate and experience on Point Click Care, RAI-MDS would be a definite asset.
• Initiative, creative, strong organizational skills, well developed communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and also be a strong team player
• Must be available for days, evenings and weekends
• Class "F" license, and/or musical ability, and/or dementia experience an asset

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Sound knowledge regarding the principles of activation techniques and their application in meeting the biopsychosocial needs of the older adult as a unique individual.
• Understand the concepts of aging and person-centered care and how to apply them.
• Computer experience and keyboarding ability – Point Click Care documentation

SKILLS:

• Thorough observation and assessment skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to counsel
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to make sound decisions
• Creativity, initiative and flexible
• Ability to cope effectively with change and pressure
• Sound planning skills
• Ability to promote privacy, dignity and respect
• Ability to perform as an interdisciplinary team member

Grove Park Home is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Applications are accepted in person or may be submitted by email. No phone calls please. Grove Park Home welcomes all applications, however only suitable candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 2 months

Pay: $25.49-$27.72 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person