Activity Worker

PEI Atlantic Baptist Homes – Centennial Court is seeking a full time Activity Worker to join the Recreation Department at our 116-bed long term care community in Charlottetown, PEI.

The Activity Worker supports the planning, coordination, and delivery of recreation programs and activities that promote residents' social, physical, and emotional well being. Working collaboratively with nursing staff and other members of the care team, the Activities Worker II helps create meaningful opportunities for residents to remain active, engaged, and connected within the community.

The successful candidate must have the ability to promote a positive and safe environment, work effectively with residents with varying needs and abilities, and establish positive working relationships with residents, families, volunteers, staff, and other members of the care team.

PEI Atlantic Baptist Homes – Centennial Court is an affiliate of Atlantic Baptist Housing, a registered not for profit organization committed to delivering safe, supportive, and faith informed housing and care for seniors across Atlantic Canada. We are proud to live our mission of Adding Life to Years. Learn more at www.abhousing.ca.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedules and directs social activities and events.
• Conducts a regular schedule of passive and active recreation programs.
• Arranges resident outings.
• Leads exercise programs.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living, such as feeding, as required.
• Consults with the RN and nursing staff as necessary.
• Maintains activity records for residents' legal charts.
• Schedules and conducts Resident Council meetings and records meeting minutes.
• Maintains inventory of supplies for activity programs and purchases supplies as required.
• Observes and reports changes in residents' physical or emotional status to the RN.
• Coordinates and supervises volunteers.
• Follows Infection Prevention and Control routine practices and additional precautions as required.
• Assists with orientation as requested.
• Attends in service training and meetings as required.
• Participates in fire drills and other required safety activities.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in Recreation or an equivalent diploma in Human Services Development from a recognized accredited university or college.
• Previous experience working with seniors or in a long term care environment is considered an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a care team.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and lead recreational programs and activities.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Access to wellness and professional development programs.
• Dental care.
• Extended health care.
• Life insurance.
• Vision care.
• Paid time off.
• On site parking and accessible facilities.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our careers page at www.abhousing.ca/careers to view full job details and apply.

Applications may also be submitted by email to [email protected], including a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position. Please include the position title and location in the subject line of your email.

Atlantic Baptist Housing and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Candidates must be currently in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada.

Pay: $22.91-$26.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charlottetown, PE C1A 6C5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Activity Worker : 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person