Opening Statement

Musquodoboit Valley Home for Special Care (commonly known as Braeside) is a 29 bed Long Term Care facility providing Level 1 and 2 holistic care. Our facility is located approximately one hour outside of Halifax in the village of Middle Musquodoboit, NS. Braeside is physically attached to Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital. We provide resident centered care which maintains dignity and maximizes independence.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor, the Activity Assistant is an active member of the health care team and is responsible for assisting resident in enhancing their activities of daily living including physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs. The Activity Assistant will work with twenty-nine long-term care residents as well as other duties as assigned. This position requires transporting residents via company vehicle (bus).

Qualifications

• Completion of Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Therapeutic Recreation
• Courses in Gerontology is an asset
• Class 4 License required
• Strong affiliation with the elderly required
• Must have caring and compassionate attitude toward the elderly and infirm and willingness to promote dignity, independence and well-being of resident.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing work environments required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• Strong commitment to service provision, self-learning and continuing education required
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills required
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others
• An equivalent combination of education and training may be considered for this position
• CPR
• WHIMIS
• Food Hygiene (Handling) Course
• Criminal Records Check (Within the last 3 months)
• Venerable Sector Check (Within the last 3 months)

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours of Work Shifts

The Activity Assistant typically works Monday - Friday with the exception of some weekends. This position must be able to work day shifts, with availability for evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Additional Information

Braeside is attached to Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital.

Closing Statement

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically, interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Job ID #: 40001

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: $20.00-$21.17 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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