Certified Activity Aide - Casual Call-In - Pine Meadow Nursing Home

At Pine Meadow Nursing Home, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our recreation team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff.

Available opportunities include: Casual; Day/Evening/Weekend shifts

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan, implement, evaluate, develop and revise both individual and group activation programs based on assessed needs under the guidance of the Supervisor.

• Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs.

• Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents during programs and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.

• Maintain program and resident records according to department policy. Communicate participation by residents to registered staff.

What you bring:

• Must have a Post-secondary diploma or degree from an accredited community college or university in recreation, leisure or activation studies or therapeutic recreation, OR a degree or diploma in Social Service Worker in Gerontology ; Music Therapy; or Gerontology that includes at least 3 courses in recreation and leisure or therapeutic recreation.

• Experience providing recreation program planning and implementation with seniors with physical and cognitive impairment is considered an asset.

• An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly.

• Demonstration of oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to problem solve.

• Demonstration of planning and creative abilities.

• Membership in Recreation Professionals of Ontario or Therapeutic Recreation Ontario is preferred.

What you’ll get:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities

• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization

• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others

• Robust benefits package.

Pine Meadow Nursing Home is a 64-bed rural community home and a provider of care and services for seniors. We are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population. Our qualified and highly trained workforce are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services. When you choose to build your career with Pine Meadow, you are joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.