Recreation Aide – Part Time (PT) - Blenheim Community Village

Key Responsibilities: • Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Recreation Manager & Executive Director; • Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting; • Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events; • Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care of the elderly; • Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind; • Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings; • Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels; • Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities; • Assisting 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: • College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent is required; • Previous experience working with seniors; • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); • Excellent oral and written communication skills; • An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly; • Valid provincial driver's license to transport residents by van (i.e.: Class 4; Class F). • Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

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Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.