Support meaningful resident activities at New Orchard Lodge in Ottawa through program planning, evaluation, and clear documentation. Casual days, evenings, and weekends are available.
Extendicare seeks a Resident Program Aide for its recreation team at New Orchard Lodge. You will deliver individual and group activation programs for residents, while maintaining a secure and healthy environment. The work includes assessing needs, monitoring residents, recording participation, and sharing significant changes appropriately.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and clean activity areas as necessary
- Plan programs for individual and group participation
- Monitor resident behavior and condition during programs
- Report significant resident changes to Supervisors and nursing staff
- Work cooperatively across departments to meet resident needs
Requirements:
- Recreation and Leisure Services or Gerontology diploma or degree
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent documentation skills for resident and program records
- Experience with care planning and resident assessments
- Ability to develop programs and volunteer initiatives
Use activity planning, resident monitoring, and communication skills to support programs at Extendicare's Ottawa home.