Activation Aide Full-Time Permanent

Full Time- with Benefits
8 shifts bi-weekly

Activation Aide with Restorative Care Training or willingness to obtain.　

Ready to be part of a team that will truly value your hard work, dedication, and effort? Are you passionate about providing the highest quality of care to residents? If you are, we want to hear from you

The ideal candidate for our team will have the following qualifications and skills:

Post-secondary diploma in Recreation and Leisure, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology or other related fields. Restorative Care or similar training. Willing to provide training for the right candidate.　 Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to work well on a team and independently. Must possess good communication skills, both written and verbal. Experience in Long-Term Care or Retirement is preferred.　

　As an Activation Aide you will be responsible to:　

Work co-operatively with the activation team and Physiotherapist to lead exercises. Perform treatments such as applying ice packs, hot packs and hot wax with direction from the Physiotherapist. Conduct, document, and evaluate programs for residents. Monitor and assess residents’ mental, emotional and spiritual health during programming and provide feedback. Encourage resident participation in programs and activities and assist them in attending (or ensure they are offered, the option of attending), where possible. Complete all required program and resident care documentation according to department policies and procedures. Attend in-service education and participate in team meetings to plan, develop and assess resident care plans. Perform other related duties as assigned.

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