Activity Aide(Long Term Care)
- Courtland, ON, Canada
$24.28 CAD / hour
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- $24.28 CAD / hour
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Original job description
Caressant Care is looking for a passionate Activity Aide to join our team of care providers.
Location
Courtland, Ontario
Time Type
Part-Time (Temporary)
About Caressant Care
For over 50 years, Caressant Care has created a comfortable, caring home environment for our residents across Ontario to receive high-quality care. We proudly serve over 1,500 residents across our 15 long-term care homes and ten retirement homes. Operating primarily in small towns, Caressant Care creates tight-knit communities where everyone knows and looks out for one another.
At Caressant Care, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and provide them with opportunities to learn and grow, whether they are experienced professionals or just starting their careers. Become part of our team and experience fulfilling, impactful work that brings joy to your life and the lives of others.
What we offer…
- At the core of our workforce is a passion for people, fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives, experiences, and beliefs.
- A caring and comfortable space for our residents, their families and our employees.
- Learning and growth opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers.
- Competitive wages and benefits.
What you bring…
- Hold a post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology, or other related field from an Ontario post-secondary institution.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Knowledge and skills in the Long-Term Care sector LTC
- Organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to work under direction
- Knowledge and skill in a variety of recreational activities
- Punctual and reliable
The starting rate of pay is $24.28 per hour, and the terms and conditions of employment are as per the Collective Agreement. If this resonates with you, we would love to have a conversation about you joining our team! Please apply using the form below.
Our focus at Caressant Care is on hiring individuals whose skills and abilities will contribute most to our organization’s success and who also mirror the communities in which we operate. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their ethnic and cultural background, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
If you have questions or require accommodations during the application process, please email info@caressantcare.com or call 519-539-0408.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Activity Aide at Caressant Care will lead recreational activities for long-term care residents. The role works under direction and builds a caring, comfortable environment for residents and their families.
Requirements
Candidates need a post-secondary diploma or certificate in recreation, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or a related field from an Ontario institution. They need strong interpersonal and written communication, knowledge of long-term care, and skill in a range of recreational activities.
Skills
- Recreational activity planning
- Group activity facilitation
- Resident engagement
- Long-term care practice
- Interpersonal communication
- Written communication
- Organization
- Leadership
- Working under direction
- Punctuality and reliability
- Care for older adults
Benefits
- Learning and growth opportunities
Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Hospitality
Keywords
- Activity Aide
- Recreation Worker
- Recreational Activities
- Long-Term Care
- Activity Program
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Gerontology
- Senior Care
- Resident Engagement
- Retirement Home
- Kinesiology
- Personal Support
- Courtland
- Part-Time
- Temporary
Seniority
Entry level
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Recreation and leisure studies
- Therapeutic recreation
- Kinesiology
- Gerontology