Activities Attendant (Memory Care)

Part-Time Permanent, Hourly

681 Front Rd. South, Amherstburg, ON N9V 0B4

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an Activities Attendant (Memory Care). This role is responsible for providing assistance with the developing and coordinating of fun and meaningful events, activities and services that encourage an active lifestyle among the residents in the community and ensures the achievement of essential activities of daily living.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, prepare and run engaging and fun programs for residents

• Assist residents to and from the activity if required

• Motivate residents to be active and involved

• Effectively promote activities and an active lifestyle in the home

• Assist the Fun Manager in planning and developing special events for residents

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with residents and their families in order to identify individual needs, resolve issues and evaluate resident satisfaction

• Monitor and record resident involvement in the home

• Build relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues

• All other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Experience working in an environment in the healthcare or hospitality industry and working knowledge of activation programs and mobility restriction

• Relevant professional experience in recreation and/or equivalent certificate

• Ability to plan organize and direct the delivery of diverse social services, special events.

• Empathy for and understanding of the need of the elderly and disabled, including persons living with dementia

• Class G/Class 5 driver’s license with clear driver’s abstract (Applicable to Ontario/Alberta)

• Current Safe Food Handler’s certification

• Current CPR/ First Aid certification

What We Offer

• A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Opportunities for leadership development and career growth

• A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents

Additional Requirements

• Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory

• Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required

Line 3 - Evenings 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Line 3 - 32 hours biweekly