Recreational Activity Assistant for Adult Day Program

Job description:

The enthusiastic Activity Assistant works with the The Friends Adult Day Program team to deliver engaging, meaningful and goal directed social and group programming appropriate for seniors. Delivery of programs are for frail elderly, cognitively impaired and physically challenged. The Assistant supports activities of daily living with clients such as meal preparation, eating, use of mobility aids if required. Delivery of virtual activity programming via Zoom is a growing chance.

Weekly programming allows caregivers a regular day of respite. At the same time, the program encourages participants with prospects for social activities in a safe and welcoming environment.

On-site training is provided with a skilled team of staff and educational opportunities are available for skill development.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working with the elderly in support of activities of daily living
Clear understanding of the importance of verbal communication skills




Interest/knowledge of RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES and delivery of such
Valid driver’s license/insurance and ability to commute to site location
Ability and willingness to be a team player
Ability to be self-directed
Discretion in confidential matters and understanding of qualified boundaries
Flexibility to adapt to client/programming changes quickly as needed
Enthusiastically able to lead group activities
Demonstrated ability to follow policy/procedures for programming, health and safety as well as timely transfer of information

Pay: $22.95-$26.00 per hour

Advantages:
Casual dress
Flexible schedule
Mileage reimbursement
In office parking
RRSP match
Tuition reimbursement

Application question(s):
Do you have reliable transportation?
Are you comfortable providing personal care support?

Work Location: In person

📌 Recreational Activity Assistant Parry Sound
🏢 The Friends
📍 Parry Sound