Life Enrichment Manager, Job offer in Markham, Ontario

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Responsibilities:

Evaluates resident's interest and involvement in Life Skill
Develops Life Skills tailored to each resident's unique needs and abilities
Engages residents in Life Skills throughout the day and evening
Assist in maintaining an inventory of Life Skills programming supplies
As applicable, assist residents with daily care of any animals and/or plants as part of the Life Skills program and services.

Qualifications:

One (1) year experience working with memory impaired seniors
High School diploma / GED accepted and may be required per state regulations; certification(s) may be required per state regulations
Ability to motivate, encourage residents; knowledge of how to adapt life skills to the cognitive and functional ability of each resident
Inspire, motivate and encourage volunteers and fellow team members to engage residents in meaningful, purposeful activities throughout the day and evening
Ability to handle multiple priorities
Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication
Competent in organizational & time mgmt skills
Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
Ability to make responsible choices, decisions and act in a resident's best interest
Ability to work semi-independently without direct supervision by following community procedures and guidelines, ability to follow through on assigned tasks
Basic proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office with the ability to learn new applications