Activation Aide - Full-Time - Woodslee, On

ACTIVATION AIDE – FULL-TIME

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COUNTRY VILLAGE HOMES - WOODSLEE (ESSEX COUNTY)

Candidates are invited to apply for the above FULL-TIME Activation Aide to work at Country Village Homes, a 104-bed long-term care home located in Woodslee,Ontario.

The incumbent will report to the Program Manager. The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities and qualifications:

DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

The activity aide will develop, implement and evaluate diversified programs and services to meet the physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of all residents.

• Adhere to established department policies and procedures regarding quality improvement, fire, safety, environment and infection control.
• Maintain program and resident records by using Activity Pro and Point Click Care as well as completing RAI/MDS assessments.
• Encourage resident participation in programs and provide one to one support to residents.
• Identify and assess the residents needs to develop fulfilling activities.
• Other duties as assigned by Resident Program Manager.
• Set up and clean the activity area as necessary and assist with transporting residents to and from programs.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.
• Participate in care conferences and other committees as required to assist in assessing needs of residents. Attends in-service education programs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work flex hours including some evenings, weekend and holidays.
• Ability to read and write English well enough to understand complex verbal and written instructions and complete written documentation required.
• Proof of successful completion of a degree or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or Leisure studies, Gerontology, Activation, Kinesiology, or other related field from College/University.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills
• Successful completion of Restorative Care Education Training (RCET certificate) an asset
• Current CPR and Emergency First Aide & Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and VSS if hired
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, implementation and evaluation for both well and the cognitively impaired.
• Ability to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Southbridge Care Homes welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

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