THE ROLE

Key Accountabilities

• Demonstrate, promote and advocate the Wing Kei vision, mission and core values
• Deliver personal care and assist with daily living and personal hygiene activities
• Assists in nursing process observes, documents and reports changes in clients’ physical and emotional condition to provide input into care plans;

assists in medication delivery

Assists the Licensed Practical Nurse (ADP) in the implementation and evaluation of recreation programs according to resident / client needs by encouraging and getting clients to participate in recreation and social activities.

Provides feedback to the Licensed Practical Nurse (ADP).

• Provides cognitive, social and emotional support to clients and encourage clients’ engagement in programs that improve their quality of life
• Maintains effective communication, good relationship and collaboration with clients, families, significant others and other team members.
• Provides job shadowing or mentorship to members of the health care team or students, as assigned
• Participates in team / facility meetings. Participates in team and client and family council meetings, provides input in problem solving process.
• Participates in on-going trainings to ensure high standard of service and best practices in the field is achieved
• Performs other related duties as assigned

THE INDIVIDUAL WHO WILL SUCCEED

• Is aligned with Wing Kei’s vision and mission to continue to deliver excellence in seniors care
• Completion of a recognized Therapy Assistant Program, Diploma in Social Services or Recreation or has field related experience
• Experience working in an Adult Day Program preferred
• Certified as a Recreation Therapy Aide, or has intentions to pursue certification
• Experience working in an Adult Day Program preferred
• Is diligent with good observation skills, keen attention to details
• Is cheerful, energetic and resourceful; has a strong interest in leisure and wellness activities
• Is respectful for clients and their family members, as well their rights and privacy, and properties
• Is committed to perform and promote effective work practices and safety awareness
• Possess effective verbal and non-verbal skills to communicate with clients and interdisciplinary teams; ability to communicate in Chinese would be an asset
• Ability to assist in resident transfers and move equipment

Benefits :

This is a benefit non-eligible position