PT Activities Attendant - Seasons Retirement Communities
Week 1 - Tues- Fri- Sat
Week 2- Sun - Thurs- Fri
27 hours bi-weekly
Duties
Seasons looks for individuals who are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in the life of another person. We hire individuals who are committed to building meaningful relationships and strive for service excellence so our residents can be proud to call Seasons their home. Keen attention to details, going the extra mile and putting a little “wow” into everything we do is the Seasons way!
We’re looking for an Activities Attendant. This role assists the Activities Manager to develop and provide a wide variety of dynamic events, activities and services for residents that encourages an active lifestyle.
What You Will Do:
- Plan, prepare and run engaging and fun programs for residents
- Assist residents to and from the activity if required
- Motivate residents to be active and involved
- Effectively promote activities and an active lifestyle in the home
- Assist the Fun Manager in planning and developing special events for residents
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with residents and their families in order to identify individual needs, resolve issues and evaluate resident satisfaction
- Monitor and record resident involvement in the home
- Build relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Strong ability to motivate and encourage service team members
- Strong ability to design and deliver an activity program for seniors with enthusiasm and creativity
- Knowledge of programming for seniors
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with residents, service team members and guests
- Class G/Class 5 driver’s license with clear driver’s abstract
- Current CPR/ First Aid certification
- Current Safe Food Handler’s certification
- Experience in a long-term care/retirement home setting is considered an asset
Eligibility
- Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory
- As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Search including a vulnerable sector screen, will be required.
- All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Seasons Retirement Communities (“Seasons”) is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. In accordance with Season’s Accessibility Policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Season’s hiring process.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
How to Apply
Please apply online at Seasons Career Centre
If you would like assistance with your job search or in applying to this position, please contact SOAR Community Services at 519-756-7665 or employerservices@soarcs.ca and let us know how we can help!