Location: Hensall, Ontario – Queensway
Position: Recreation Aide – Permanent, Full-time (2)
Queensway is a 60 resident long-term care home located in the charming community of Hensall, Ontario. Our team focuses on resident care which maintains each person’s integrity and enhances each life. Our guiding philosophy is excellence in service and care, while respecting the dignity and privacy of the individual. Offering competitive wages.
Responsibilities
- Planning, implementing, and evaluating individual and group activities, in collaboration with the Supervisor.
- Preparing for activities and helping residents to the activity areas.
- Assist residents during the activities and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.
- Maintain program and resident records according to department policy.
Work with other departments to meet resident needs.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, or another related field.
- Passion for helping others and ability to bring fun and joy to all tasks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge and demonstrated experience in individual and group program planning, implementation, and evaluation for those with differences in cognitive abilities.
- Knowledge of and/or experience in working with senior populations.
Interested applicants should send their resume through this posting here. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.
In Ontario, Extendicare, ParaMed Home Health Care and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the individual noted in the posting.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent