Activities Aide

Activities Aide

Valley Manor Inc. is a private, non-profit, 90-bed long-term care facility in Barry's Bay. We are a dynamic and progressive long-term care home that is a fully accredited facility. We offer quality care in a friendly and welcoming environment with the safety of our residents as our highest priority. Our mission is to provide a home for those who need our care and we are committed to the safety of our residents and in compliance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act legislation.

We are accepting resumes for the position of Activities Aide. This is a part-time position.

The Activities Aide performs all duties in activity and related therapies for each and every resident of Valley Manor. The Activities Aide promotes and provides a balanced and varied program of activities that interest and engage residents in the fulfillment of their individual needs and quality of life.

Duties of this position include:

• Assist with care plans and functional assessments
• Plan, motivate and encourage residents
• Adhere to all safety standards
• Assist the activities staff in the performance of all areas and duties
• Be available for flex times and call-ins
• Perform individual and group activities with residents of all abilities and disabilities 
• Assist with resident feeding when required
• Communicate and network through special events, techniques, attending in-service training, education and staff meetings
• Establish and maintain good working relationships will all residents, families, volunteers, staff and outside groups
• Demonstrate and utilize a variety of techniques and skills in working with the elderly

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or another related field is preferred
• Experience with activities in long-term care is an asset
• Computer literacy (WordPerfect and Microsoft Publisher; includes Rai-Mds, POC and PCC)
• Recording and documentation skills
• Ability to learn, demonstrate and utilize a variety of communication techniques, media and skills in dealing with the elderly and disabled in recreational pursuits
• Knowledge and courses in behaviours, Montessori, GPA etc. is an asset
• Excellent public relations skills, confidentiality and an ability to work well with others in a multi-disciplinary team approach in a changing work environment
• Must successfully complete the orientation program for the activities department and Valley Manor
• Enthusiastic and energetic organizational and leadership skills and ability to work effectively unsupervised
• Able to work in a team environment

A mature and friendly attitude

Closing: August 12, 2026 at 2:30pm

Valley Manor is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Discrimination and harassment based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, origin, disability, pregnancy or any other code grounds will not be permitted. If you require accommodation at any time during the interview process, please let the organizer know in advance.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.