Activity Worker / Activity Aide

Sunset Lodge is situated on the beautiful Gorge Waterway. Our park-like grounds and a lovely therapeutic garden with views of the waterway are enjoyed year-round by our residents. At Sunset Lodge our goal is to provide quality care to a community of residents where individuality, compassion, dignity, and respect are key ingredients to a safe, holistic, home-like care environment for each resident.

Sunset Lodge is looking for Activity Aides ( Recreation Assistants).

Under the direction and supervision of the Recreation and Program Director, the Activity Aide carries out the organization and operation of a wide variety of therapeutic programs with residents and clients in Sunset Lodge. The job will involve following directions, as well as working independently in certain activities.

Responsibilities

• Activity Aide carries out the organization and operation of programs such as group work, one-to-one exercises, crafts, artwork, music, outings, parties, entertainment, etc.
• Prepares activity areas for programs; maintains supplies and activity equipment and keeps activity areas clean and safe
• Assists residents to and from activities
• Assists with posters, time tables, and helps keep residents and clients informed of upcoming events

• Attends staff development opportunities, especially those relating to therapeutic recreation
• Provides tea and coffee and assists with meals for residents and clients. Participates in specialty meals for residents and/or clients by serving foods from outside vendors.
• Monitors evaluate and document resident and client progress within the recreation/leisure program
• Carries out indoor and outdoor activity programs that will meet the resident's and client's physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs and interests; encouraging participation to maintain optimal involvement and independence

Education and Experience:

• Grade 12, completion of recognized recreational courses such as handicrafts plus two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Skills and Abilities:

• Responsive, outgoing attitude and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to Teach and organize work.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position and ability to operate related equipment.

Salary & Benefits:

Corresponding with Facilities/HEU Collective Agreement

Job Types: Permanent, Casual

Salary: $28.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person