Qualified Activity Aides are invited to apply for the above position at Extendicare’s 170-bed Home located in London, Ontario.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify residents’ needs and take appropriate action to promote their physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being
Keep detailed and accurate records as required
Demonstrate courtesy, a positive attitude, responsibility and excellence
Demonstrate leadership, organizational and communication skills
Demonstrate excellent attendance and flexibility in scheduling
Communicate residents’ concerns and suggestions to the appropriate individual within the Home
Prioritize daily job tasks in order to ensure completion
Promote trust, respect, and cooperation with co-workers through open and honest dialogue
Attend in-services to upgrade or improve skills and knowledge
Work effectively and efficiently with minimum supervision
Demonstrate empathy, concern and interest in providing quality care and services to residents
Carry on duties as assigned by the Resident Program Manager
QUALIFICATIONS
University degree or College Diploma in Recreation Leadership or Recreation Leisure Studies; Therapeutic Recreation; Kinesiology or other related field.
Meet requirements of a Physical Demand Analysis (PDA) for the position
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both verbally and in writing
Long-Term Care experience in the activities’ area is a must
Basic computer skills
CLOSING DATE
Interested applicants may forward their resume in confidence no later than Friday, July 12, 2022.
Sandi Lave, Resident Program Manager
Extendicare London
860 Waterloo Street
London, Ontario N6A 3W6 Fax: (519) 642-1711
Email: slave@extendicare.com
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.
Extendicare recognizes the importance of immunization to protect our residents, patients, team members and visitors from COVID-19. As such, subject to medical exemptions, a condition of employment with Extendicare is requiring that all new hires have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.