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Reporting to the Director of Active Living, the Active Living Aide assists in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Director of Active Living & Executive Director;
Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting;
Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events; Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care of the elderly;
Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind; Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings; Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels; Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities;
Assisting with meal services as required; Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications College diploma in Recreation or Leisure Studies, or equivalent experience may be considered
Previous experience working with seniors; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
Excellent oral and written communication skills; An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly; Valid provincial driver's license to transport residents by van (i.e.: Class 4; Class F). Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
Please apply only if you have a PR resident or Canadian Citizen