Part-time Recreation Aide

Extendicare•Bonnyville, AB

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Recreation Manager, the Recreation Aide assists in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents. At Extendicare, we’ve spent 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. 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 the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Requirements

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
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one

Nice To Haves

College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent is preferred
Valid provincial driver's license to transport residents by van (i.e.: Class 4; Class F) is preferred

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 organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct
Complete other duties as assigned