Recreation Facilitator Full Time (FT) Charleswood

Job Description

Mission:
The Activity Aide assists in the planning organization and implementation of meaningful
programs for the residents.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the planning organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the
residents in collaboration with the Recreation Manager & Executive Director;
Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments
evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation charting;
Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents families
volunteers and staff of other departments keeping them informed of current and
upcoming events;
Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care
of the elderly;
Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents interest in mind;
Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings;
Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels;
Preparing carrying out and evaluating daily activities;
Assisting with meal services as required;
Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
Uphold and promote the organizations values and philosophy relating particularly to
ethics morality and integrity as set out in Extendicares Code of Conduct;
Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
College diploma in Recreation Leisure Studies Gerontology or equivalent is required
Previous experience working with seniors
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
An energetic compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly
Valid provincial drivers license to transport residents by van (i.e.: Class 4; Class F)
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check
(including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

Time Type:

Full time

When 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.

Time Type:

At 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.