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Activity Aide
Mon Sheong Foundation —Stouffville, ON
- From $22.27 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Activity Aide (Temporary Full time)
Mon Sheong Foundation —Stouffville, ON
- $22.27 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification

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Mon Sheong Foundation —Stouffville, ON
Invite and encourage appropriate cultural musical groups from the community to participate in the Home. Facilitate contact with the residents’ former community/…
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Activity Aide

Mon Sheong Foundation
Stouffville, ON

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Job details

Full-time

Skills

Bilingual
Therapeutic Recreation
Mandarin
CPR Certification
Kinesiology
Cantonese
Post-secondary education
First Aid Certification
Chinese

Full job description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Activation Supervisor at Mon Sheong Stouffville Long Term Care Centre, the Activity Aide must participate in enhancing the resident’s quality of life using a resident-driven approach. The incumbent must assess, deliver and evaluate age-appropriate recreational and educational programs according to the abilities, strengths, needs, interests and former lifestyles of the residents.

Main Duties:

Support the Resident Advocacy Program through the promotion and respect of the Resident’s Bill of Rights.
Utilize horticulture to promote socialization, movement, relaxation and creative expression.
Assist with residents’ participation in the horticulture program and so that it becomes integrated into the everyday lives of the residents.
Encourage family members to participate with the residents whenever possible.
Facilitate contact with the residents’ former community/faith groups.
Provide grief and bereavement support to residents and their families by arranging spiritual counseling and one-on-one visitation according to residents’ wishes.
Invite and encourage appropriate cultural musical groups from the community to participate in the Home.
Plan and arrange snoezelen programs for residents who need stimulation activities in a culturally specific environment, focusing on various senses, feeling and memory space.
Motivate residents to actively participate in activity programs offered.
Review the progress of the residents with other staff or family members on a regular basis.
Assist therapists in the provision of care in assigned areas.
Provide exercises to strengthen muscles and develop endurance to prepare a resident for ambulation with or without the use of assistive devices.
Assist residents in the use of restorative aids for ambulation, including cane, walker, or crutches.
Guide and support residents in the use of ambulatory aides used on the bed to safely move or change positions including side rails, foot brace, trapeze.

Qualifications:

Post-Secondary Diploma or Degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a recognized Community College or University.
Certification in Standard First Aid and CPR (HCP) level.
Experience working with seniors and providing programs.
Understanding of the Alzheimer’s Disease.
Bilingual in Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin) preferred

Reason of Posting: Replacement

Salary Starting Rate: $22.27/Hour

Note: We thank all candidates for their interests. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please. No automated software or AI tools are used during the screening process.

Disclaimer: Mon Sheong Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

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