Active Living Aide - Part Time

Description

• Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings;
• Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities;
• Assisting with meal services as required;
• Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind;
• Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events;
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting;
• Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels;
• Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity;
• Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Active Living Manager & Executive Director;
• Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care of the elderly;

Requirements

• 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.
• Previous experience working with seniors;
• College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent is required;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance