About the role
We are currently recruiting for a fun, detailed-oriented, resident advocate to join our team as a Recreation Aide!
Do you have a passion or interest in working with seniors? JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM!
peopleCare Communities is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the eleventh year in a row. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. We are also accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest award possible through Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum program.
THE ROLE
As a member of the peopleCare Activities team, the Program and Support Services Aide will follow established policies, procedures and standards. This position participates in the implementation of programs to meet the various physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual needs of residents. The Program and Support Services Aide will assist in monitoring the needs and progress of the residents.
Reports to: Director of Programs
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in implementing the group and individual life enrichment programs such as exercise classes, crafts, social activities and outings, and sensory stimulation activities are assigned
- Assist with feeding residents as assigned
- Set up activity area as necessary
- Transport residents to and form programs and meals
- Monitor behavior and condition of residents during programs
- Reports any significant changes to the supervisor and nursing staff as required
- Participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences and other committees as required
- Maintains program and resident records according to department policy
- Reports participation of residents to registered staff regularly
- Works cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs
- Adheres to departmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to sanitation, safety and quality assurance and infection control
- Performs other related functions as required by the supervisor
- Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and any Collective Agreements
- Complies with safe work practices and guidelines
- Reports incidents/accidents immediately to supervisor
- Complies with all WSIB reporting and documenting requirements
- Cooperates with the company Return to Work Program if required
- Complies with all company Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Participates in all relevant and required in-service education
- Functions under direct supervision
- No signing authority
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 1 year progressive related experience
- 2 year diploma in Recreation and Leadership, or equivalent
- 6 months in this job to reach competency
peopleCare is committed to providing and arranging accommodation to candidates upon request.
Thank you for your interest in working with us!
About peopleCare Communities
peopleCare Communities is a leading operator of senior living communities in southwestern Ontario, with strong family values and a long history of service. Together with our compassionate and dedicated employees, we are working towards our vision to change the world of senior living by creating vibrant communities of care that deliver clinical best practices, engaging programs and integrated services that meet seniors' changing needs.
Along with our owned and managed long-term care homes, in 2017 peopleCare opened Oakcrossing Retirement Home in London, Ontario. This beautiful facility is part of our innovative "community of care" model that supports couples, families and friends to live and age together by offering a range of services and housing options in one location.
Our exciting plans for the future involve new builds and expansion projects, including in many communities we already call home. We are also focused on sharing our leading-practice quality and operational systems with our partners in the health sector through our expert long-term care management consulting services.
peopleCare's innovation and industry leadership has earned Accreditation Canada – Exemplary Status, Canada's Best Managed Companies designation for the sixth straight year, North America's Most Engaged Workplaces Award, and an Innovation Award research grant from the Health Technology Fund. Our trailblazing Clinical Pharmacy Model, a first in the Canadian long-term care environment, also recently won the Quality Improvement and Innovation Award from the Ontario Long-Term Care Association.
About the role
We are currently recruiting for a fun, detailed-oriented, resident advocate to join our team as a Recreation Aide!
Do you have a passion or interest in working with seniors? JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM!
peopleCare Communities is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the eleventh year in a row. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. We are also accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest award possible through Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum program.
THE ROLE
As a member of the peopleCare Activities team, the Program and Support Services Aide will follow established policies, procedures and standards. This position participates in the implementation of programs to meet the various physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual needs of residents. The Program and Support Services Aide will assist in monitoring the needs and progress of the residents.
Reports to: Director of Programs
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists in implementing the group and individual life enrichment programs such as exercise classes, crafts, social activities and outings, and sensory stimulation activities are assigned
- Assist with feeding residents as assigned
- Set up activity area as necessary
- Transport residents to and form programs and meals
- Monitor behavior and condition of residents during programs
- Reports any significant changes to the supervisor and nursing staff as required
- Participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences and other committees as required
- Maintains program and resident records according to department policy
- Reports participation of residents to registered staff regularly
- Works cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs
- Adheres to departmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to sanitation, safety and quality assurance and infection control
- Performs other related functions as required by the supervisor
- Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and any Collective Agreements
- Complies with safe work practices and guidelines
- Reports incidents/accidents immediately to supervisor
- Complies with all WSIB reporting and documenting requirements
- Cooperates with the company Return to Work Program if required
- Complies with all company Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Participates in all relevant and required in-service education
- Functions under direct supervision
- No signing authority
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 1 year progressive related experience
- 2 year diploma in Recreation and Leadership, or equivalent
- 6 months in this job to reach competency
peopleCare is committed to providing and arranging accommodation to candidates upon request.
Thank you for your interest in working with us!
About peopleCare Communities
peopleCare Communities is a leading operator of senior living communities in southwestern Ontario, with strong family values and a long history of service. Together with our compassionate and dedicated employees, we are working towards our vision to change the world of senior living by creating vibrant communities of care that deliver clinical best practices, engaging programs and integrated services that meet seniors' changing needs.
Along with our owned and managed long-term care homes, in 2017 peopleCare opened Oakcrossing Retirement Home in London, Ontario. This beautiful facility is part of our innovative "community of care" model that supports couples, families and friends to live and age together by offering a range of services and housing options in one location.
Our exciting plans for the future involve new builds and expansion projects, including in many communities we already call home. We are also focused on sharing our leading-practice quality and operational systems with our partners in the health sector through our expert long-term care management consulting services.
peopleCare's innovation and industry leadership has earned Accreditation Canada – Exemplary Status, Canada's Best Managed Companies designation for the sixth straight year, North America's Most Engaged Workplaces Award, and an Innovation Award research grant from the Health Technology Fund. Our trailblazing Clinical Pharmacy Model, a first in the Canadian long-term care environment, also recently won the Quality Improvement and Innovation Award from the Ontario Long-Term Care Association.