We currently have:

1 Full Times Day Line - 10 shifts, 8am-4pm

2 Part Time Day Line, 8am-4pm

2 Reduced Full Time Lines 12pm-8pm available

The Activity Aide provides recreation activities for individuals with disabilities or illnesses. Using a variety of techniques, including arts and crafts, animals, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, music, and community outings, activity aides improve and maintain the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the resident. Under the direction of the Program Director he/she helps individuals reduce depression, stress, and anxiety; recover basic motor functioning and reasoning abilities; build confidence; and socialize effectively. They carry out recreational interventions consistent with the residents' needs and interests as directed by the Program Director.

Job Duties:

· Plan and perform group and one to one activities meeting the needs of each resident and encourages participation.

· Ensure each resident’s physical, social, intellectual, spiritual and sensory emotional needs are met through independent activities or group in accordance with Program Directors direction.

· Encourage residents who are isolated from others or who have limited social skills to have recreational interaction with others.

· Assists in developing and updating the recreational interventions addressing the needs of the residents.

· Encourage residents to continue independent activities.

· Observe and document the individual resident attendance, participation, reactions, and progress.

· Instruct residents in relaxation techniques to reduce stress and tension, stretching and limbering exercises, proper body mechanics for participation in recreational activities, pacing and energy conservation techniques, and team activities.

· Use interventions to develop specific skills, while providing opportunities for exercise, mental stimulation, creativity, and fun.

· Deliver treatment plans set by Program Director to meet needs of residents.

· Encourage residents with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities, such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and gardening.

· Confer with members of treatment team to plan and give input into the evaluation of programs.

· Implement activities, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.

· Give input into reports and charts to treatment team to reflect resident’s reactions and evidence of progress or regression.

· Assist ambulatory and transport wheelchair residents to and from on-site activities.

· Assist residents on and off bus and up and down stairs/elevator.

· Secure wheelchairs and walkers in the bus and transfers residents between wheelchairs and bus seats.

· Operate activity equipment in a safe manner.

· Check supply rooms to assure that needed supplies are on hand to perform projects and activities.

· Make periodic rounds to check equipment and to assure necessary equipment is available and working properly.

· Complete and submit necessary work orders.

Background/Qualifications:

· Diploma in Recreation & Leisure given preference over diploma in related fields.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $21.11 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Delaware, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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