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Life Enrichment Aide

Crown Ridge Health Care Services Inc operates Westgate Lodge Long-Term Care home, located in Belleville, Ontario. Westgate Lodge is home to 72 long-term care residents and employs more than 75 employees.

We are passionate about our Mission statement “Embracing Life's Journey" for our residents and employees.

As a Family Owned and Operated Employer, we are committed to our employee’s well-being and encourage a lifestyle that promotes wellness and work-life harmony.

We follow a ‘People’ focused approach supporting our residents, employees, and visitors through our CROWN values.

Creative. Respect. Outstanding. Welcoming. Nurturing.

Our team is currently hiring a:

Part-time Life Enrichment Aide

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic and vibrant team? We're on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about teamwork and eager to contribute their unique energy. If this describes you, we would be thrilled to welcome you to our collaborative family!

What will you do.

• Must be self directed and creative. Must be able to interact positively with residents and coworkers
• Carries out planned programs in a creative and imaginative manner, maintaining the optimum interest of the resident
• Have a genuine interest and ability to work with residents who have a physical, behavioural, memory and/or communicative challenges
• Must be able to work one to one with residents and coordinate small and larger group programs
• Assists residents while promoting independence in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) through the implementation of restorative care programs as outlined in the residents plan of care
• Must perform duties in accordance with the homes Mission and Values and the Fixing Long Term Care Act

What will you need.

• Must have a diploma and provide proof of completion of one of the following programs: Recreation and Leisure, Kinesiology, Therapeutic Recreation, SSW, DSW, Behavioural Science, Gerontology or diploma or degree in a related field
• Willing to successfully complete the Food handler training program and maintain certification
• Life Enrichment Aide in Long Term Care Home an asset
• Class F license is an asset
• Vulnerable sector check that is less than 6 months old at the time of hire
• TB test steps 1 and 2 proof and 1 step in last 6 months until two step obtained in last year.
• Good communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally always
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills in MS Word, Excel, e-mail, internet use, and computerized documentation.
• Good organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude

What we offer.

• Competitive pay with the opportunity to grow
• Exceptional health benefits for permanent part-time and full-time for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program
• Exclusive employee discount program
• Exclusive Employee App for Enhanced Communication and Collaboration
• Funded professional development opportunities may be available
• Mentoring programs for career development
• Set up to succeed in your role with a detailed onboarding and training process
• Free parking

We are dedicated to making our homes comfortable, enjoyable, and secure places to work. Everyone is welcome and you can be yourself. We are looking to add to our outstanding team as soon as possible.

COVID-19 considerations:

We no longer require staff to be vaccinated against COVID. Our homes continue to encourage all individuals who wish to enter our homes to be vaccinated. Must adhere to COVID protocols including hand hygiene, wearing masks, and testing requirements.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: From $21.33 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays

Work Location: In person