The McCormick Dementia Services Day Program is currently looking for:

• One (1) part-time Recreation Assistant to work an average of 28 hours in a bi-weekly pay period
• Part-time casual Recreation Assistant(s)

Why Work for McCormick?

• Provide you with opportunities to further learn and enhance your professional skills and dementia-specific knowledge
• Respect your desire for work-life balance
• Communicate expectations of team members and ensure best-practices are adhered to
• Competitive pay, access to fantastic pension program
• **PART TIME employees receive 15% in lieu of Benefits and 4% in lieu of Vacation!
• Provide you with an opportunity feel proud of the organization and our role in the community

About the McCormick Care Group

Founded in 1874 as the Women’s Christian Association, the McCormick Care Group is committed to advancing dementia care through the programs and services delivered in:

• The Home: Our accredited, not-for-profit, long-term care home serves a total of 160 residents with dementia whom are no longer able to live safely and independently within our 5 residential home areas.
• The Day and Respite Programs: The McCormick Dementia Services offers the largest day program of its kind in Ontario! Through their commitment to delivering the highest quality programs and services to clients in our day program, overnight respite program and care partner support programs.
• Research: Committed to conducting, supporting, sharing and engaging in research activity that enhances the lives of people living with dementia and their care partners.

To learn more about McCormick Care Group, please visit our website at: mccormickcaregroup.ca

Job Description

Direct Care

• Adult Day Program – Part-Time Recreation Assistant
• Provide activities for clients with direction from Recreation Program Specialist.
• Following client’s care plan, engage clients in meaningful activities, individually or in groups, considering their past and present interests and their changing abilities.
• Respond to individual leisure needs and in consultation with Day Program Manager, adapt programs to clients’ changing needs.
• Ensure safety of Clients while in recreation activities both inside and outside the building.
• Provide coverage for other program and services staff during absences.
• Assist clients with personal care needs as necessary.

Indirect Care

• Read Communication Books in the staff area
• Be familiar with care plans of clients and consult with the Day Program Manager or the appropriate Recreation Program Specialists about outstanding client needs
• Work with recreation and nursing staff to determine optimal placement of client in programs where the activities are appropriate for the client’s level of functioning, and ensuring the client is with a compatible peer group
• Evaluate effectiveness of programs, interventions, and adjust to meet client needs
• Provide feedback to Recreation Program Specialists on unusual occurrence or client presentation/ behaviour
• Clean up program supplies at end of shift and ensure everything is back in its proper space
• Actively promote McCormick Dementia Services to clients, families, and in the community as appropriate.

Summary:

• Responsible for delivering recreational programs designed by the Recreation Specialists that respond to the physical, psychological, social and spiritual well-being for residents with Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias
• Communicates with the Recreation Specialist in developing and updating individual care plans

Job Requirements

• Completion of a University Degree or College Diploma in Recreation
• Two (2) to five (5) years work experience with cognitively impaired and/or frail elderly populations providing leisure/recreation activities
• Knowledge of symptoms associated with stages of ADRD
• Competency in working with residents with responsive behaviours
• CPR certification at the Heartsaver level
• Ability and knowledge to work within a computerized environment
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills essential
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary work environment
• Demonstrated commitment to relationship-centred care.
• Must be able to perform all duties utilizing the core Values of McCormick Care Group: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Collaboration.

Our Values

By 2025, McCormick Care Group will be recognized as one of Canada’s leaders in innovative dementia care, embracing exceptional employee experiences.

Specializing in dementia care, we create a caring, inclusive community in which everyone feels a sense of safety, belonging, purpose and well-being.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your Resumé through Indeed
• We will be prioritizing contact with candidates who are short-listed for interviews
• If you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at HR@mccormickcare.ca

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $25.40 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 14 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, ON N6K 0A8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• We are currently recruiting for a part-time Recreation Assistant to work an average of 28 hours bi-weekly. Does this position interest you?
• We are also recruiting for a CASUAL part-time Recreation Assistant to work on an on-call basis. Does this position interest you?

Work Location: In person