Job Description
Activity Aide Position Casual
RATE: As per Collective Agreement
QUALIFICATIONS
University degree or College Diploma in Recreation Leadership or Recreation Leisure Studies; Therapeutic Recreation; Kinesiology or other related field.
Meet requirements of a Physical Demand Analysis (PDA) for the position
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English both verbally and in writing
Long-Term Care experience in the activities area is a must
Basic computer skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify residents needs and take appropriate action to promote their physical social emotional and spiritual well-being
Keep detailed and accurate records as required
Demonstrate courtesy a positive attitude responsibility and excellence
Demonstrate leadership organizational and communication skills
Demonstrate excellent attendance and flexibility in scheduling
Communicate residents concerns and suggestions to the appropriate individual within the Home
Prioritize daily job tasks in order to ensure completion
Promote trust respect and cooperation with co-workers through open and honest dialogue
Attend in-services to upgrade or improve skills and knowledge
Work effectively and efficiently with minimum supervision
Demonstrate empathy concern and interest in providing quality care and services to residents
Carry on duties as assigned by the Resident Program Manager
Time Type:
Part timeAt Extendicarewevespent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare you become part of a compassionate mission-driven team committed to creating a safe supportive and enriching environment for every resident we serve.
We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills experience education and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.
Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer acomprehensive suite of benefitsdesigned to support your health financial well-being and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.
We mayuse artificial intelligence (AI) toolsto support certain stages of the recruitment process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team butdo notreplace human judgment every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. Ifyou wouldlike more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible inclusive and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.
For nearly 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced staff has been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care, retirement living, and management and consulting services. We are proud to be ... View more