Activity Aide- Casual

Position : Activity Aide Casual - Part Time No Line

Are you looking for a rewarding career? Do you like to have fun? Are you creative, passionate and caring?

If yes, this is the role you’ve been looking for! On a daily basis, the Activity Aide at West Park will get to bring joy and fun to our residents. By assisting with the facilitation of different activities for our residents, you will have a hand at making someone’s day… every day!

You will be accountable for…

• Planning, implementing and evaluating individual and group activities, in collaboration with the Supervisor
• Preparing for activities and helping residents to the activity areas
• Assisting residents during the activities, and reporting any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate
• Maintaining program and resident records according to department policy
• Working with other departments to meet resident needs

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, or another related field
• Passion for helping others and the ability to bring fun and joy to all tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in individual and group program planning, implementation, and evaluation for those with differences in cognitive abilities
• Knowledge of and/or experience in working with senior populations