Recreation Assistant Full-Time (Days / Weekend)

Recreation Assistant Full-Time (Days / Weekend)

Mission

Reporting to the Recreation Manager, the Recreation Assistant assists in the planning, organization, and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Recreation Manager & Executive Director.
• Assist with the maintenance of appropriate department records, including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, and charting.
• Maintain effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events.
• Attend in‑service education to stay informed of current trends in total care of the elderly.
• Participate in team meetings to plan programs with residents’ interests in mind.
• Facilitate residents to scheduled and pre‑arranged outings.
• Assist with assessment of individual resident activity levels.
• Prepare, carry out and evaluate daily activities.
• Assist with meal services as required.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).
• Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What Extendicare Has To Offer

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Time Type : Full time

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