Recreation Aide Riverbend Place Seniors Community

Job Description

Recreation Aide
Mission:
Reporting to the Recreation Manager the Recreation 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.
What Extendicare has to offer:
At Extendicare we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team you can expect:

Continuous mentorship support for life-long learning and growth opportunities

Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization

A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.

Employee Family Assistance Program.

Robust benefits package.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada operating under the Extendicare ParaMed Extendicare Assist and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors population inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts) deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30000 qualified highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

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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.