Activity Aide - Long Term Care Home

Maple Manor Nursing Home in Tillsonburg ON has an opening for an Activity Aide in our Programs Department. If you are outgoing, energetic and above all passionate about helping residents with activities of daily living this could be the job for you!

This is a contract position that is part time then will move to casual

WHAT WE OFFER

• 52.5 hours bi-weekly with the potential of more hours
• Shifts include: days, evenings and weekends
• Starting rate of pay is $21.55 then moves to $22.45 after 3 months!
• Paid Sick Days
• Benefit package including: Life Insurance, Pension & Employee Assistant Program PLUS an additional $.25 per hour in lieu of health benefits
• Professional Development Opportunities

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• You MUST have a Current Degree or Diploma OR be enrolled in Recreation and Leisure, Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology or other related field from a community college or university in order for your application to be considered
• Preference will be given to individuals who have previous Long Term Care/Retirement Home experience
• Experience in Dementia care and Montessori Programs an asset
• An understanding of the needs and realities of the elderly, including matters of mobility and communication, such as Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia
• Must have a sincere interest in people, the elderly in particular, and possess a genuine sensitivity to their needs
• Exceptional interpersonal skills

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your resume today for immediate consideration!

Successful applicants are required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check, verification of education or enrollment and proof of 2 step TB test within the last six months.

We would like to thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In the interest of the health and safety of our residents, employees, and greater good of public health, Maple Manor Nursing Home recommends those that wish to work for this organization tohave received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Maple Manor is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

ABOUT MAPLE MANOR

Maple Manor Nursing Home, locally owned and operated, is a long-Term Care facility located in the downtown core of Tillsonburg Ontario. As such it is in close proximity to many churches, stores, doctors’ offices and our local hospital. The home is licensed by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and is Accredited through the Person-Centred Long Term Care Community Standards of CARF Canada. The Home is a 103-bed, smoke free facility offering private, semi-private and ward accommodations. In addition, Maple Manor has four temporary licenses for Interim Long-Term Care Home beds through the Aging at Home program. These beds provide a location for residents who would otherwise be kept in hospital while awaiting placement into a Long-Term Care facility.

The Home’s philosophy of care is centered on nurturing the human spirit. As such, we pledge to meet the individual needs of the clients using a resident-centered focus. Care and services for the residents are provided holistically such that their physical, spiritual, emotional and intellectual needs are met to the best of our abilities.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: From $21.55 per hour

Expected hours: 26.25 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Long Term Care/Retirement Home: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Diploma or Currently enrolled in Rec & Leisure (preferred)
• Diploma or Currently enrolled in Therapeutic Recreation (preferred)
• Diploma or Currently enrolled in Gerontology (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-04-01