Recreation Aide
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CERTIFIED RECREATION AIDE (Temporary Part-Time) Extendicare Southwood Lakes
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres as well as our home health care operations we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres as well as our home health care operations we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.
Qualified Activity Aides are invited to apply for the above Temporary Part Time Recreation Aide Position to work at Extendicares 150 -bed long-term care home; located in Southwood Lakes Ontario.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful completion of a degree or diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies
Therapeutic Recreation Kinesiology or related program.
- Previous experience in Long Term Care setting and knowledge of working with
Geriatric and special needs residents.
- Ability to read and write English and to understand verbal and written instructions
Computer knowledge in Microsoft Office Microsoft Publisher and World Wide Web is an asset.
Understanding and patience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implements and evaluates individual and group programs in order to meet the physical emotional social intellectual and spiritual needs of the residents.
- Maintains program and resident records according to department policy.
- Active participation in committees and care conferences.
- Works together with other departments to meet resident needs.
- Attends in-service education programs when required.
- Other duties as assigned by Resident Program Manager.
EFFECTIVE: ASAP
SCHEDULED HOURS: days and afternoons
APPLY TO: Laura Cheetham
Resident Program Manager
In Ontario Extendicare accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs please contact the individual noted in the posting.
Time Type:
Part timeWhen you choose to build your career with Extendicare youre joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring turn it into a rewarding career withExtendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
Employment Type
Part-Time
