Tasks/Responsibilities

• Assist staff with the planning and organization of programs
• Assist with the set up and tear down of programs
• Prepare appropriate activities for programming.
• Encourage a caring and supportive environment
• Maintain confidentiality
• Communication with clients and care partners throughout programs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be a student in the Physical and Health Education Program, health promotion, gerontology, nursing or other related fields.
• Experience with older adults, an asset
• Possess an interest in recreation activities and physical exercise
• Familiar with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias an asset.
• Patience, good communication skills, good listener, non-judgmental
• Organized, reliable, dependable, and trustworthy
• Computer skills are an asset
• Must be friendly outgoing and ambitious.
• Must be flexible and able to work independently

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