Job Description Part Time - 30hrs bi-weekly - Days/Evenings Job Title Activity Aide/Programmer
QualificationsPost-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, gerontology, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or enrolled in same.
Technical CompetenciesComplaint Resolution, Public Relations, Long Term Care Industry, CQI Principles, Project Management Principles, Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, Facilitation Skills.
ExperienceRelevant experience preferably in a long-term care setting; and adult day centers. Experience in assessing activation needs, development, implementation and evaluation of activation programs.
EXTENDICARE’S CORE COMPETENCIES- Business Savvy
- Commitment to Results
- Communication
- Resilience
- Customer Focus
- Systems Thinking
- Teamwork
- Motivation to Improve
- Delivery of resident programming
- Therapeutic programs
- Diversion programs
- Assessments
- Care Planning
- Planning
- Implementation
- Evaluation
- Documentation at end of program
- Participation in IDTCs
- Coordinating
- Participating in resident care
- Adaptability of Innovation of New Programs
Fundraising;
Communication with Local Businesses; and Liaising with stakeholders e.g., schools, service clubs.
Facilitating resident, family and volunteer interaction.
Quality ImprovementObtains feedback from customer and implements improvement strategies;
Being Compliance with Extendicare Polices; and Recommends improvement activities.
- Carry out all assigned duties in compliance with applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Company policy
- Follow safe work practices as directed by their supervisor and as required by the applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation
- Participate in all required occupational health and safety training
- Use appropriate equipment and wear personal protective equipment or clothing, as required by Extendicare/Para Med
- Report any known or identified health and safety hazards or violations to their supervisor
- Refrain from any conduct that puts themselves, workers, contractors or others at risk
- Respects and preserves the privacy, confidentiality and security of health care and employee information at all times
- Violations of this statement include, but are not limited to:
Accessing confidential information that is not within the scope of the individuals duties - Misusing, disclosing without proper authorization, or altering confidential information
- Disclosing to another person the unique username or password for accessing electronic confidential health care information
- Using another person’s username or password to access information
- Discussing confidential information in a public area
- Leaving confidential health care or employee information in public areas
- Disposing of confidential information inappropriately
- Extendicare’s Code of Business Conduct and Standards of Employee Conduct policies are to be adhered to by the employee groups they apply to at all times
- In the interest of the safety of residents and family members, employees while on duty are accountable to carry out all duties assigned within the scope of their job in compliance with applicable legislation, standards and company policy
- Refrain from any conduct that puts residents and family members at risk
Part time Compensation Details $27.51 - $29.12
At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve. We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings.
Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our…
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