Part time Restorative Care/Recreation Assistant
approx. 45 hours bi-weekly
About Grove Park Home
Grove Park Home is a not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to providing high-quality care and services for seniors in Barrie and the surrounding area. For over 50 years, we have been a trusted part of the community, offering a comprehensive continuum of care that includes: Long-Term Care, A Boutique Retirement Residence, An Adult Day Program.
Currently, Grove Park Home is undergoing an exciting multi-year redevelopment project. While we are temporarily operating as a 113-bed long-term care facility during this phase, the project will ultimately expand our capacity to 145 long-term care beds, allowing us to serve even more individuals in need.
We are proud of our longstanding reputation for excellence in care and of the dedicated, compassionate staff who make this possible. At Grove Park Home, quality, dignity, and community are at the heart of everything we do.
Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Restorative Care/Activation Assistant to join our team. The Life Enrichment staff is accountable for the provision of a range of rehabilitative and leisure programming that meets the residents physical, social, and emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in senior care and a passion for enhancing quality of life for individuals with diverse needs. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' daily lives while working in a supportive and professional environment.
Qualifications:
- Completed or working towards a degree, or diploma in Rec and Leisure or Social Services and Gerontology.
- Experience working with the elderly and cognitively impaired
- Must be computer literate and experience on Point Click Care, RAI-MDS would be a definite asset.
- Initiative, creative, strong organizational skills, well developed communication skills
- Must be able to work independently and also be a strong team player
- Must be available for days, evenings and weekends
- Class “F” license, and/or musical ability, and/or dementia experience an asset
Duties include:
- Develop and implement individualized activity plans tailored to each resident’s abilities, preferences, and care goals.
- Engage residents in meaningful recreational activities that stimulate mental and physical health.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to residents, fostering a positive and respectful environment.
- Support residents with dementia or cognitive impairments through specialized activities designed to enhance engagement.
- Collaborate with the caregiving team to ensure holistic resident care and safety during activities.
- Maintain accurate documentation of resident participation and progress in accordance with facility policies.
Grove Park Home is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Applications are accepted in person or may be submitted by email. No phone calls please. Grove Park Home welcomes all applications, however only suitable candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Pay: $26.25-$28.55 per hour
Work Location: In person
