Full Time Activity Aide - Tendercare Living Centre

Full-Time Activity Aide

Candidates are invited to apply for the above positions to work at Tendercare Living Centre, a 204-bed long-term care facility, located in Scarborough, Ontario.

The incumbent will report to the Resident Program Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group activation program based on assessed needs and as assigned by the Supervisor.

· Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs. Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents during programs and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.

· Maintain program and resident records according to department policy. Communicate participation by residents to registered staff.

· Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or enrolled in same required. If enrolled, must complete program within 3 years of hire date.

· Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills.

· Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, implementation and evaluation for both well and the cognitively impaired.

· Ability to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.

· Ability to plan, implement, evaluate new ideas, resident programs and volunteer initiatives.

· Knowledge and/or experience in working with the geriatric population especially those with cognitive impairments.

CLOSING DATE

Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence by May 17, 2024, to the attention of Roxanne Adams, Executive radams@tendercare.ca

Tendercare is managed by Extendicare Canada Inc., a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of more than 100 senior care and living centers 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 more than 20,000 team members are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.