Join the Acclaim Health Team and experience the difference:

• Supportive team and professional, caring workplace.
• Guaranteed hours with flexible schedules
• Paid orientation, training and development.
• Opportunities to advance your career.
• Competitive pay

Are you looking to impact the life of someone at risk of social isolation due to a diverse range of challenges? Join the Acclaim Health team as Recreation Assistance! With guaranteed hours, flexible schedules, benefits and opportunities to advance your career at Acclaim Health, you will experience the difference on a team that is there for you!

Acclaim Health announces the availability of one (1) Casual Recreation Assistant position which for the Adult Day and Caregiver Support department to work at our Oakville Adult Day Program location.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of therapeutic social and recreational programs for seniors and individuals with cognitive impairments attending the Adult Day Program.
• Effectively utilizes recognized communication and behaviour management strategies for working with persons with dementia.
• Assists in evaluating individual clients’ plan of service and monitors clients’ needs and behaviour in order to modify and update the plan.
• Assists with clients’ medications in accordance with caregiver instructions and following company policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Assists clients with activities of daily living including eating, toileting and mobility as required.
• Performs other related duties associated with the department as requested by the Supervisor or Director.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

• Community College Certificate in health/social science or equivalent
• Certification in Gentle Persuasive Approaches to Dementia Care is an asset
• Certification in First Aid is an asset
• Certification in Food Handling (to be completed within the first few months of hire)
• Current TB test (completed within the last 6 months)

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Minimum 1 to 2 years experience in gerontology and working with cognitively impaired seniors.
• Understanding and knowledge of Alzheimer Disease and related disorders.
• Strong verbal and written communication, assessment and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Salary Range $17.68 - $19.44 per hour PLUS $3.00 extra per hour PANDEMIC WAGE ENHANCEMENT for direct client care

Please note - only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

Acclaim Health is an equal opportunity employer. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources so we can ensure your equal participation in this process.

All Acclaim Health employees must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid exemption upon hire subject to Human Rights considerations.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $17.68-$19.44 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Experience:

• gerontology and working with cognitively impaired seniors: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Community College Certificate in health/social science (preferred)

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