Recreation Assistant (Summer Student) - Burlington ADP

Acclaim Health • Burlington, ON

69d • $18

About The Position

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:

To assist in the provision of therapeutic, social, recreational programs and
provide ADL assistance for clients with cognitive impairments.
To apply principles of Montessori- based Dementia Programming.
To assist in monitoring and evaluating individual client’s plan of service.
To document information pertinent to the client’s activities on a daily
basis.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Persons who are between 15 to 30 years of age are eligible.
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee
protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection
Act for the duration of the employment
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be
legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or
territorial legislation and regulations.
Currently enrolled in, or have completed post-secondary education in social
services, gerontology, nursing or related.
Current TB test.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Knowledge and understanding of dementia care and available community
resources is an asset.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
member.

SALARY & COMPENSATION:

$17.60 per hours (plus a $3.00 extra per hour pandemic wage enhancement for
direct client care)

Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Acclaim Health is an equal opportunity employer and is actively working towards
a more inclusive, diverse and equitable world. We recognize that our work
environment is stronger - and our care more effective - when it includes people
of equity-seeking groups, including those of varying race, ancestry, place of
origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, age, family status or disability status.

Please note - only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process,
please inform human resources so we can ensure your equal participation in this
process.

Requirements

• Persons who are between 15 to 30 years of age are eligible.
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• Currently enrolled in, or have completed post-secondary education in social services, gerontology, nursing or related.
• Current TB test.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of dementia care and available community resources is an asset.

Responsibilities

• To assist in the provision of therapeutic, social, recreational programs and provide ADL assistance for clients with cognitive impairments.
• To apply principles of Montessori- based Dementia Programming.
• To assist in monitoring and evaluating individual client’s plan of service.
• To document information pertinent to the client’s activities on a daily basis.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed