Activity Assistant

The enthusiastic Activity Assistant works in the The Friends Adult Day Program as part of a dynamic team to deliver engaging, meaningful and goal directed social and group programming appropriate for seniors, reporting to the Activationist. Delivery of programs are for frail elderly, cognitively impaired and physically challenged. The Assistant supports activities of daily living with clients such as meal preparation, eating, use of mobility aids if required. Interested in delivering virtual programming with virtual reality such as zoom, OBIE? Our virtual programming is growing.

Weekly programming allows caregivers a welcome and regular day of respite. At the same time, the program encourages participants with guided opportunities for social activities in a safe and welcoming local environment alleviating the need for extensive travel for participants. Opportunity to work in various locations.

On-site training with a skilled team of staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with the elderly in support of activities of daily living
• Clear understanding of the importance of verbal communication skills
• Interest/knowledge of RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES and delivery of such
• Valid driver’s license/insurance and ability to commute to site location
• Ability and willingness to be a team player
• Ability to be self-directed
• Discretion in confidential matters and understanding of professional boundaries
• Flexibility to adapt to client/programming changes quickly as needed
• Enthusiastically able to lead group activities
• demonstrated ability to follow policy/procedures for programming, health and safety as well as timely transfer of information

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Salary: From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Commuter benefits
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• driver's license and vehicle (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Parry Sound, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-01-31
Expected start date: 2024-02-12