Anson Place Care Centre, Hagersville, ON N0A1H0, CAN

Description
"How do you bring kindness to others every day?"

Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well‑being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

Recreation Aide reports to the Recreation Manager and is expected to demonstrate commitment to resident well‑being while focusing on emotion based person centred care by implementing high‑quality activities in accordance with the organization’s vision and mission.

Wage Rate: The starting wage rate is $24.036/hour.

Vacancy: This is an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

Assist the Recreation Manager in calendar planning and program development of recreation activities designed to meet individual needs and interests, according to established standards.

Implementation and evaluation of resident’s levels of dementia.

Mental health and younger population programming leadership skills.

Willingness to make meaningful connections with residents.

Know how to and demonstrate evidence of increasing an individual's well‑being and meeting residents where they are at.

Organize supplies and equipment as needed.

Set up program area as needed.

Keep attendance and document Resident participation in activities.

Encourage Residents to attend programs.

Assist residents to and from programs.





Meet an individual’s physical and personal care needs to a high quality standard and with sensitivity.

Any and all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Ability to read, write and understand English.

Highly organized and able to work independently.

Must enjoy working with the elderly in a setting that promotes optimum independence, dignity and respect.

Ability to use your imagination to engage others.

Must have high energy and a sense of fun.

Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Ability to have meaningful engagements with others.

A college diploma in leisure services is an asset.

Clear vulnerable sector screening (within last 6 months), recent TB test results (within last 6 months) or Chest X‑Ray (within last 1 yr), and two supervisory references required.

Experience in or a willing interest to engage with using music in care would be an asset.

Perks

Competitive wages

Support for personal and professional growth

Skills

Verbal Communication

Computer Skills

Use imagination to engage others

Planning and implementing programs

Second Language

Experience working with seniors

Education
Post Secondary Diploma or better in Arts.

EEO Statement
We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.

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