Activity Aide

Candidates are invited to apply for the above position to work at our Retirement Residence and Assisted Living Facility located on the waterfront in Orillia, Ontario. The rewarding position consists of ~12 hours biweekly, alternating evenings 6-8:30 (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays), weekends 10-3:00(Saturdays) and Sunday evenings for summertime Concerts in the Park), and covering of Activity Department staff’s time off.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning, setup, and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Activity Coordinator
• Assist with the development and preparation of communication tools (calendars, newsletters, posters, notices, etc.) designed to provide residents, their families and friends, people located outside of our retirement residence and volunteers, with information regarding current/future activities and special events
• Assist with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing attendance and individual participation, as well as daily charting/documentation
• Assist in reminding and transporting residents to and from activities
• Assist and monitor residents during the activities, reporting any significant changes to the Activity Coordinator and nursing staff as appropriate
• Work cooperatively with Activity Department staff, volunteers, and other multi-disciplinary team members to meet resident needs
• Perform other tasks as required or as requested by the Activity Coordinator

Qualifications:

• Customer service experience required
• Experience in recreation or recreation therapy beneficial but not required
• Ability to multi-task, and possess conflict resolution skills
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred but not necessary
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), as well as excellent leadership/organization and documentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, et cetera)
• Flexible, detail-oriented, able to work independently and manage time effectively
• Passion for helping others while bringing fun and joy to all that you do
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate resident activities/programs/events
• Possess empathy and awareness of the aging process and the needs of seniors with differences in cognitive abilities
• Demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of the background and specific needs of each individual resident compassionately
• Current (within 6 months) Police Vulnerable Sector Check

ALL staff are required to have the most current COVID-19 Vaccine and wear PPE as required.

We kindly thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team, however, only those candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

We will accommodate the needs of applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise us to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Salary: From $16.85 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Please make sure you have all the necessary requirements before applying. If hired you will be required to be up to date with the most recent covid vaccination in order to work, and will be required to wear PPE as necessary. This is a permanent, part time position, hours required to work are evenings and weekends. A recent vulnerable sectors check from police is a requirement. As part of the paid orientation you will be required to complete some online courses and in person training.

Work Location: In person