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Summer Student - Alzheimer Recreation Programmer

Oakwood Terrace - 3 Jobs
Dartmouth, NS
In-person
$18.00 / hour
Temporary
Entry Level
Posted 11 days ago

About the job:

  • Experience working with seniors with Dementia
  • Good leisure programming skills for individuals with disabilities
  • Experience delivering recreation programs
  • Experience in Long Term Care an asset

Additional information:

  • 35 Hours per week
  • Term is for 14 weeks
  • $18 per hour

Start Date: May 21, 2024

Applicant must be between 15 to 30 years old at the start of employment.

Please submit resume to:

Oakwood Terrace
10 Mount Hope Ave
Dartmouth, NS
B2Y 4K1

Attn: Gary Comeau/ Director of Recreation and Volunteer Services
or email: [email protected]

To assist in the delivering leisure programs to residents in a long-term care setting. (taking for walks, portering to and from programs, community events, etc.)

To use a variety of social media avenues and working with emails to connect the residents with their love ones.

To work with the Recreation Therapy staff to address any responsive behaviours from our residents.

To document residents' participation and progress.

Any other related duties.

Experience working with seniors

Ability to facilitate leisure programs

Possess computer and social media skills (able to use Facebook, Skype, etc.)

Team player with a positive attitude

Gain practtical experience in working in long term care with seniors. Free parking.

Competition Number: SSARP0501-CB
Positions Available: 2
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About Oakwood Terrace

About Oakwood Terrace

Our Organization

Oakwood Terrace has been providing high quality residential long term care to patients since 1982. We recognise our ongoing success is achieved by skilled and engaged employees that are valued by the organization. As a company we always aim to retain employees first and foremost and when not possible carefully recruit individuals that share our values and strengthen our ability to deliver patient focused services in a holistic, home-like environment.

Oakwood is a small organization with 150 valued employees based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Recognised provincially as a good employer and nationally for quality, care and innovation by Accreditation Canada we are confident our workplace fosters a positive environment for all.

We have a team approach that respect and appreciates our employees feedback. We are transparent and also never forget we are not perfect; but we will always strive to be so, the first step of achieving this is to recruit you, our next employee.
Our Vision
A place to live, and for staff to work, where all are valued and respected.

What We Offer

  • An environment where you will be respected and valued.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including dental.
  • A pension plan.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Training, education and learning development.
  • Corporate membership rates with Goodlife Fitness.
  • Free parking.
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