Fun Attendant - Memory Care at Seasons Retirement Communities LP

, North West, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

18.5

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Activity Planning, Event Coordination, Dementia Care, Resident Engagement, Relationship Building, First Aid, CPR, Food Handling, Mobility Assistance, Empathy, Organization, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Part Time, Hourly 40 Ross Street, St Thomas ,ON Our Mission to You: As a certified Great Place to Work®, Seasons believes that every single team member plays an important role in the overall happiness of our residents. We foster a culture of growth and support for our committed team members and offer opportunities for personal and professional development to advance a rewarding career in the seniors housing sector. What We Look For: 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! Your Opportunity! We’re looking for an Activities Attendant (Memory Care). This role is responsible for providing assistance with the developing and coordinating of fun and meaningful events, activities and services that encourage an active lifestyle among the residents in the community and ensures the achievement of essential activities of daily living. 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 or Skills Required: * Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory * Experience working in an environment in the healthcare or hospitality industry and working knowledge of activation programs and mobility restriction * Ability to plan organize and direct the delivery of diverse social services, special events. * Empathy for and understanding of the need of the elderly and disabled, including persons living with dementia * Class G/Class 5 driver’s license with clear driver’s abstract (Applicable to Ontario/Alberta) * Current CPR/ First Aid certification * Current Safe Food Handler’s certification * Relevant professional experience in recreation and/or equivalent certificate * All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Search which may include a vulnerable sector screen, will be required. 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. Note during COVID-19: At the outset of the COVID-19 situation in Canada, Seasons Retirement Communities implemented heightened precautionary protocols in all of our homes. We continue to follow the advice of provincial and federal governments, our sector regulators and local Public Health agencies. Job responsibilities are being reviewed and adjusted accordingly to ensure the well-being of the successful candidate. Week 1: Tuesday, Saturday 4:00pm - 8:00pm Week 2: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday 4:00pm - 8:00pm Line 4: 20 Hours Bi Weekly

Responsibilities

The role involves planning and executing engaging activities and special events to promote an active lifestyle for memory care residents. It also requires monitoring resident involvement and maintaining positive relationships with families and colleagues.