Job Description

Activity Worker

Permanent Part Time position

Position Summary:

The position reports directly to the RN, LPN, Director of Facility and Resident Care as well as the Director of Resident & Employee Programs. As part of a team, the Activity Worker will assist in the planning for and providing the facilitation of group and individual activities for residents that:

matches residents expectations and preferences

satisfies residents social, cultural, spiritual, and recreational interest

meets the needs of the resident

Duties involve personal contact with a varying resident population and a varied work schedule that includes some weekends and evenings. Other tasks also involved include but not limited to: resident assessments, charting, computerized and paper record keeping, volunteer coordination, use of supplies and equipment, petty cash management and maintenance of storage areas.

Qualifications

:

Completion of recognized Therapeutic Recreation diploma

1 years' experience in the development, organization and delivery of therapeutic programs

Completion of Alzheimer's and other related dementias awareness course will be an asset

Previous satisfactory work experience will be considered

Previous work attendance will be considered.

Core Competencies

:

Demonstrated ability to take direction and accept accountability for actions taken

Ability to establish and maintain constructive and supportive relationships, seeking and exchanging information, teamwork.

Effective work practice-accountable, dependable, flexible, have good planning and organizing skills, sets goals and meets deadlines, result-oriented, resourceful and be resident focused.

Demonstrated effective time management skills, problem solving and decision making abilities

Demonstrated strong communication skills verbal/written.

Demonstrated strong computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc)

Holds in confidence all matters and advice pertaining to residents, staff.

Promotes and maintains good working relationships and communications within the facility, with other health care program personnel and with residents, families, volunteers and the community.

Salary Classification: AS PER UNION CONTRACT

The deadline for submitting applications is

4:00 p.m., February 21, 2025

To explore this employment opportunity further, please forward your resume by e-mail only to careers@macleodgroup.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We seek individuals committed to service excellence and providing quality person-centred care. MacLeod Cares offers a positive, fair, fun, and productive workplace where you can grow your career. We are looking for the best and brightest people committed to helping us maintain the highest standards in resident care.

MacLeod Cares is committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage African Canadians, Indigenous, people of colour, LGBTQ, and people with disabilities to apply.

Great people are the foundation of our success!