Certified Activity Aide - (day And Evening Shift)

Extendicare Guildwood Inc

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Part-time (day and evening shifts)
Recreation and leisure services diploma
Gerontology degree or diploma
Program planning for cognitively impaired residents
Extendicare Guildwood Inc is seeking a Certified Activity Aide to support the recreation team in providing high-quality care to residents in Mississauga, Ontario. The role involves planning and implementing activity programs for seniors, particularly those with cognitive impairments, while fostering a safe and enriching environment

Job Summary

  • This position involves planning, implementing, and evaluating individual and group activation programs for residents based on assessed needs.
  • The role requires maintaining a safe environment while monitoring resident behavior and reporting significant changes to nursing staff.
  • Extendicare offers continuous mentorship, robust benefits, and opportunities for career growth within its network of over 115 senior care centers.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Extendicare Guildwood Inc is seeking a Certified Activity Aide to support the recreation team in providing high-quality care to residents in Mississauga, Ontario. The role involves planning and implementing activity programs for seniors, particularly those with cognitive impairments, while fostering a safe and enriching environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Recreation and Leisure Services Diploma
  • Gerontology Degree or Diploma
  • Program planning for cognitively impaired residents
  • Resident behavior monitoring skills
  • Excellent documentation abilities

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with volunteer initiatives
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong time management skills
  • Collaborative team player
  • Passion for enriching lives of others

Key Requirements

  • Proof of approved Recreation/Gerontology Diploma or Degree
  • Demonstrated experience in care planning and resident assessments
  • Knowledge of working with geriatric population including cognitive impairment

Work Rights

Not specified

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