Recreation Aide - Part-Time

peopleCare Communities•Kitchener, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently recruiting for a fun, detailed-oriented, resident advocate to join our team as a Recreation Aide! Do you have a passion or interest in working with seniors? JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM! peopleCare Communities is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the eleventh year in a row. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. We are also accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest award possible through Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum program. As a member of the peopleCare Activities team, the Program and Support Services Aide will follow established policies, procedures and standards. This position participates in the implementation of programs to meet the various physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual needs of residents. The Program and Support Services Aide will assist in monitoring the needs and progress of the residents.

Requirements

1 year progressive related experience
2 year diploma in Recreation and Leadership, or equivalent
6 months in this job to reach competency

Responsibilities

Assists in implementing the group and individual life enrichment programs such as exercise classes, crafts, social activities and outings, and sensory stimulation activities are assigned
Assist with feeding residents as assigned
Set up activity area as necessary
Transport residents to and form programs and meals
Monitor behavior and condition of residents during programs
Reports any significant changes to the supervisor and nursing staff as required
Participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences and other committees as required
Maintains program and resident records according to department policy
Reports participation of residents to registered staff regularly
Works cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs
Adheres to departmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to sanitation, safety and quality assurance and infection control
Performs other related functions as required by the supervisor
Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and any Collective Agreements
Complies with safe work practices and guidelines
Reports incidents/accidents immediately to supervisor
Complies with all WSIB reporting and documenting requirements
Cooperates with the company Return to Work Program if required
Complies with all company Health and Safety policies and procedures
Participates in all relevant and required in-service education
Functions under direct supervision
No signing authority