Resident Program Aide - Certified

Extendicare

Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Not specified; not specified; robust benefits pyck...
Part-time
Plan and implement group activation programs
Monitor resident behavior during activities
Maintain program and resident records
Extendicare is seeking a part-time Resident Program Aide to join their recreation team in Lindsay, Ontario. The role involves planning and implementing activity programs for seniors, particularly those with cognitive impairments, while ensuring a safe environment for residents

Job Summary

  • The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating individual and group activation programs based on assessed needs under supervisor guidance.
  • Employees will monitor the behavior and condition of residents during programs and report significant changes to nursing staff as appropriate.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, robust benefits packages, and opportunities for career growth within a team dedicated to enriching residents' lives.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Extendicare is seeking a part-time Resident Program Aide to join their recreation team in Lindsay, Ontario. The role involves planning and implementing activity programs for seniors, particularly those with cognitive impairments, while ensuring a safe environment for residents.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Robust benefits package included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Plan and implement group activation programs
  • Monitor resident behavior during activities
  • Maintain program and resident records
  • Transport residents to and from programs

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with cognitively impaired geriatric population
  • Strong customer and resident service skills
  • Ability to multi-task in high-paced settings
  • Willingness to learn new tasks quickly
  • Additional language skills beyond English

Key Requirements

  • Recreation and Leisure Services or Gerontology Diploma/Degree
  • Experience in health care or similar setting
  • Demonstrated experience in program planning for geriatric population
  • Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English

Work Rights

Not specified

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