Certified Activity Aide, Career opportunity in Scarborough, Ontario

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group activation program based on assessed needs and as assigned by 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.
• Participate in development and revision of programs under the guidance of the Supervisor.
• Maintain program and resident records according to department policy. Communicate participation by residents to registered staff.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.
• Documentation through MDS, PointClickCare and Activity Pro

QUALIFICATIONS

• ** Proof of successful completion of an approved Activation/Gerontology Diploma or Degree program required ONLY. **
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, implementation and evaluation for both well and the cognitively impaired.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in care planning and resident assessments.
• Ability to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate new ideas, resident programs and volunteer initiatives.
• Knowledge and/or experience in working with the geriatric population especially those with cognitive impairments.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills.