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Form of work
SalaryJob Type:
Therapeutic Recreation Attendant
Position Status:
Casual
Anticipated Shift:
Days, Evenings, Weekend
Employment Start:
ASAP
- Day or Evenings & weekends
- Salaries on par with provincial contracts
- Non-unionized work setting
- Free parking
- Faith-based environment in which to deliver holistic care
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
- Required to complete Violent Prevention Program, CARES and DementiAbility upon casual hiring.
- Has completed or willing to complete Food Safe Level 1 course
- Has completed or willing to complete Safe Feeding Techniques seminar
- Has completed four courses in Recreation Facilitator for Older Adults Certificate Program OR Activity Connections online courses.
- Has or willing to complete Class IV Driver’s license
- Verbal and written communication skills in English
- Physical and mental health to meet job requirements
- Ability to relate and communicate with empathy and compassion
- Physical and trained ability to assist residents
- Patience, adaptability and genuine understanding of dementia are essential
- Ability to remain calm when dealing with residents with cognitive impairment
- Ability to work well with a team and follow care plan directions
- Second language such as Low German or High German is an asset
