Recreation Aide BSO - Full Time

We are currently recruiting for a fun, detailed-oriented, resident advocate to join our team as a Recreation Aide! Do you have a passion or interest in working with seniors? JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM!

Requirements

• Adhere to the philosophy of peopleCare BSO teams.
• Assists in implementing group and individual life enrichment programs (e.g., exercise, crafts, outings).
• Provides recreation therapy activities based on company policy, care plans, and physician’s orders.
• Monitors and reports resident behaviour and participation to registered staff; observes for significant changes.
• Leads and evaluates therapeutic interventions for residents with responsive behaviours or complex diagnoses.
• Assists with feeding residents and transporting them to/from programs and meals as needed.
• Sets up and tidies activity areas to ensure readiness, safety, and program flow.
• Maintains professional documentation aligned with regulatory standards (e.g., BSO indicators).
• Collaborates with other teams, families, and external providers to develop personalized care strategies.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences, BSO committee meetings, and care planning discussions.
• Completes and maintains accurate program and resident documentation
• Demonstrates resident family care partner focus and commitment to the Mission, Vision, Values and goals of BSO and respective partner agencies.
• Engages in reflective practice and supports program evaluation to enhance recreation service effectiveness.
• Promotes engagement in programs across residents, families, team members, and volunteers.
• Mentors and provides feedback to recreation assistants to support effective documentation and program delivery.
• Implements best practices in dementia, delirium, mental health, and substance use care.
• Supports safe resident transitions into the home through tailored programming and collaboration.
• Participates in in-service education and facilitates staff training on responsive behaviour approaches.
• Follows all departmental policies, infection control, sanitation, and safety guidelines.
• Reports all incidents, accidents, and resident concerns promptly; complies with WSIB documentation.
• Cooperates with the organization’s Return to Work Program and demonstrates health and safety compliance.
• Upholds the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation.
• Functions under direct supervision, with no signing authority.

Benefits

• Accommodation for candidates upon request