Location: Centennial Place (Millbrook, ON), Moira Place (Tweed, ON), Station Place (Havelock, ON)
Status: Full time / Part-Time
Shifts: Various shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Pay Rate Disclosure: $20.63 - $23.77 per hour. The applicable starting rate will be determined by the collective agreement in effect at the specific work location. Wage progression and premiums are governed by the relevant collective agreement.
About AON
At AON’s Long Term Care Homes, our caring and highly skilled staff promote family and community involvement to enrich the lives of our residents. What sets us apart is our service and our commitment to Care in everything we do.
Position Summary
As a Life Enrichment Aide (LEA), you will implement meaningful recreation and leisure activities that meet the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, religious, and spiritual needs of residents. You will work under the direction of the Director of Resident & Family Services and the Life Enrichment Coordinator to deliver programs in accordance with individual Care Plans, adult-Montessori concepts, and Restorative Care principles.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver day-to-day life enrichment programs, on-site activities, resident outings, and special events while motivating and encouraging resident participation
- Assist in the planning and development of activities and exercise programs as requested
- Execute resident programming in accordance with individual Care Plans to optimize independence and enhance quality of life
- Accurately document all life enrichment activities, including resident participation, in compliance with departmental policy and regulatory requirements
- Communicate effectively with team members and other departments to support a collaborative work environment
- Provide professional, courteous, and friendly interactions with residents, families, and guests
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment,
adhering to all health and safety protocols including IPAC
- Participate in departmental meetings, in-services, and ongoing training opportunities
Qualifications
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, or a related field (or enrolled in a program with successful completion within three years of hire)
- Experience in geriatric care or dementia care is preferred
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
- Energetic, self-motivated, and dependable with a good record of attendance
- Ability to work weekends, diverse shifts, and holidays
- Adherence to company dress code, conduct, and immunization policies
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English
Why Join AON?
- Supportive, team-oriented work setting
- Opportunities for education, growth, and development
- Commitment to quality resident care and enriching life experiences
Vacancy Disclosure: This advertisement is used to build an ongoing talent pool for opportunities across multiple sites; a successful candidate will be hired to one site only. Vacancies will be posted internally in accordance with the applicable collective agreement before external applicants are considered. Vacancies may exist now or may arise in the near future at one or more of these locations.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence, algorithms, or automated decision-making tools to screen, evaluate, or make hiring decisions for applicants. All hiring decisions are made by people.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
AON Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment and selection process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.
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Pay: $20.63-$23.77 per hour
Work Location: In person
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