Resident Program Aide - Days

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our recreation team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high-quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff. Extendicare offers rewarding and meaningful work where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.

This position is for our New Orchard Lodge Home, located in Ottawa, Ontario.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain program and resident records according to department policy. Communicate participation by residents to registered staff.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.
• Set up and clean activity areas as necessary and transport residents to and from programs. Monitor the behavior and condition of residents during programs and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Participate in the development and revision of programs under the guidance of the Supervisor.
• Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group activation programs based on assessed needs and as assigned by the Supervisor.

What You Bring

• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate new ideas, resident programs and volunteer initiatives.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in care planning and resident assessments.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills.
• Knowledge and/or experience in working with the geriatric population especially those with cognitive
• Proof of successful completion of an approved Recreation and Leisure Services /Gerontology Diploma or Degree program required.
• Ability to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, implementation and evaluation for both well and the cognitively impaired.

What You’ll Get

• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• Robust benefits package.
• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Employee Family Assistance Program.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Time Type

Full time

When you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!

Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.