Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the
residents, in collaboration with the Recreation Manager & Executive Director;
• Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments,
evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting;
• Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families,
volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and
upcoming events;
• Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care
of the elderly;
• Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents’ interest in mind;
• Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings;
• Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels;
• Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities;
• Assisting with meal services as required;
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to
ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct;
• Complete other duties as assigned.