Recreation Aide

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our recreation team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff.

This position is for our Extendicare Home, located in Timmins, Ontario

Available opportunities include: Full-Time/Part-Time/Casual; Day/Evening/Night shifts

What you'll be doing:

• Plan, implement, evaluate, develop and revise both individual and group activation programs based on assessed needs under the guidance of the Supervisor.

• Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs.

• Monitor the behavior and condition of residents during programs and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.

• Maintain program and resident records according to department policy. Communicate participation by residents to registered staff.

What you bring:

• Proof of successful completion of an approved Recreation and Leisure Services /Gerontology Diploma or Degree program from a post-secondary institution in any jurisdiction equivalent to Ontario, or

• Skills and past experience in a health care or similar setting

• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, care planning, resident assessments, implementation, and evaluation for geriatric population especially those cognitively impaired is preferred

• Experience with an older adult population an asset

• Strong customer and resident service skills.

• Experience in a high paced customer service setting an asset

• Flexible and willingness to learn new tasks

• Ability to multi-task and adapt to quickly changing priorities

• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English (other languages an asset)

What you'll get:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities

• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization

• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others

• Employee Family Assistance Program

• Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors' population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.