Temporary Part Time Certified Resident Programs Aide

Job Description

TEMPORARY CERTIFIED RESIDENT PROGRAM AIDE (Part-Time) Extendicare Southwood Lakes

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres as well as our home health care operations we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres as well as our home health care operations we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Qualified Activity Aides are invited to apply for the above Temporary Part-Time Resident Program Aide Position to work at Extendicares 150 -bed long-term care home; located in Southwood Lakes Ontario.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful completion of a degree or diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies

Therapeutic Recreation Kinesiology or related program.

• Previous experience in Long Term Care setting and knowledge of working with

Geriatric and special needs residents.

• Ability to read and write English and to understand complicated verbal and written instructions

Computer knowledge in Microsoft Office Microsoft Publisher and World Wide Web is an asset.

GPA training would be an asset along with empathy and patience.

• Implements and evaluates individual and group programs in order to meet the physical emotional social intellectual and spiritual needs of the residents.
• Assist with monthly calendar creation.
• Maintains program and resident records according to department policy including but not limited to PCC assessments RAI/MDS and Activity Pro tracking.
• Active participation in committees and care conferences.
• Works together with other departments to meet resident needs.
• Participates with set up for special events and seasonal decorating.
• Attends in-service education programs when required.
• Participates in group community outings with residents twice monthly through Handi Transit
• Other duties as assigned by Resident Program Manager.

SCHEDULED HOURS: Days and afternoons

APPLY TO: Alison Zima

Resident Program Manager

In Ontario Extendicare accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs please contact the individual noted in the posting.

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At Extendicarewevespent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare you become part of a compassionate mission-driven team committed to creating a safe supportive and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills experience education and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer acomprehensive suite of benefitsdesigned to support your health financial well-being and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We mayuse artificial intelligence (AI) toolsto support certain stages of the recruitment process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team butdo notreplace human judgment every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. Ifyou wouldlike more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible inclusive and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.