Job Description

Candidates are invited to apply for the above position to work at our Retirement Residence and Assisted Living Facility located on the waterfront in

Orillia, Ontario

. The rewarding position consists of up too 11 hours weekly (evenings and weekends) With some opportunities to cover other shifts when available.

Duties & Responsibilities:



Assist in the planning, setup, and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Activity Coordinator Assist with the development and of communication tools (calendars, newsletters, posters, notices, etc.) designed to provide residents, their families and friends, people located outside of our retirement residence and volunteers, with information regarding current/future activities and special events Assist with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing attendance and individual participation, as well as daily charting/documentation Assist in reminding and transporting residents to and from activities Assist and monitor residents during the activities, reporting any significant changes to the Activity Coordinator and nursing staff as appropriate Work cooperatively with Activity Department staff, volunteers, students and other multi-disciplinary team members to meet resident needs Perform other tasks as required or as requested by the Activity Coordinator

Qualifications:



Experience in recreation or recreation therapy is beneficial and preferred but not required Customer service experience required Ability to lead recreation groups Ability to multi-task, and possess conflict resolution skills Previous experience working with seniors preferred Strong communication skills (verbal and written), as well as excellent leadership/organization and documentation skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, et cetera) Flexible, detail-oriented, able to work independently and manage time effectively Passion for helping others while bringing fun and joy to all that you do Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate resident activities/programs/events Possess empathy and awareness of the aging process and the needs of seniors with differences in cognitive abilities and behaviors Demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of the background and specific needs of each individual resident compassionately Current (within 6 months) Police Vulnerable Sector Check

ALL staff are required to have the most current COVID-19 Vaccine, and wear PPE as required.


We kindly thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team, however, only those candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

We will accommodate the needs of applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise us to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $17.20 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Discounted or free food Flexible schedule On-site parking
Application question(s):

Please make sure you have all the necessary requirements before applying. If hired you will be required to have your yearly covid vaccination and FLU Shot in order to work, and will be required to wear PPE as necessary. This is a permanent, part time position, hours required to work are evenings (every Wednesday and every other Thursday), weekends (every other Saturday) and Sunday evenings (only in the summer). A recent vulnerable sectors check from police is a requirement. As part of the paid orientation you will be required to complete some online courses and in person training. Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. References are required and will be contacted as a process of selection.
Work Location: In person

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2816419
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Orillia, ON, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned