Recreation Assistant
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Deadline:
Fri, 10/28/2011
Organization:
Acclaim Health and Community Care Services
Acclaim Health announces the availability of one (1) full-time Recreation Assistant position for the Alzheimer Services division (Burlington location). This is a Contract position starting in November 2011 and ending on or about November 2012.
HOURS OF WORK:
The Burlington day program operates 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
Under the supervision of the Supervisor, Alzheimer Services and as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Recreation Assistant will assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of therapeutic social and recreational programs for seniors with cognitive impairments attending the Seniors Day Program.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
· Certificate in a health or social service discipline
· Demonstrated interest and experience in working with the more challenging behaviours of cognitively impaired seniors
· Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
· Certification in First-Aid and CPR
· Ability to work well in a team environment
· Able to work at either the Burlington or Oakville site
· F driving license an asset
PLEASE QUOTE POSTING # JH11-03
Qualified individuals may apply in writing to:
Human Resources
Acclaim Health & Community Care Services 2370 Speers Road, Oakville, Ontario L6L 5M2
Fax: (905) 827-5476 e-mail: humanresources@acclaimhealth.ca
Please note - only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
Acclaim Health is an equal opportunity employer.
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