Job Posting

Position Title: Activity Aide

Organization: Saskatchewan Abilities Council – Swift Current Branch
Swift Current

Brief description of available position

-Assist with the planning and implementation of programs and activities for individuals with disabilities within a day program
-Collaborate with Activity Centre staff to provide quality programs and activities for clients.
-Facilitate individual and group programs to ensure quality programs and activities for clients.
-Assist  in developing and review of individuals program plans.
-Encourage client independence in the areas of self-care, communication, socialization, recreation and participation to promote self esteem.
-Promote, instruct and model acceptable social behaviour for quality of life and training.
-Assist with personal care as required.
-Maintain client records including attendance, individual program plans and communication books

Experience and Qualifications

-Post Secondary education in rehabilitation field
-Valid First Aid and CPR certificate
-Valid drivers license
-Past experience working with people with disabilities
-Knowledge of approved behavioural interventions
-Knowledge of lifting techniques and transfers
-Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and facilitation skills.
-Basic computer skills
The final candidates are required to provide satisfactory police record checks.

Compensation Information

Pay Class 13 ($15.56 per hour)

Contact Information

Please submit applications by March 10, 2010, to:
Sandra Brong, Program Manager, Swift Current Branch
Saskatchewan Abilities Council
1551 North Railway Street West, Swift Current, Sask. S9H 5G3
Phone: (306) 773-2076
Fax:     (306) 778-9188

Contact Email: careers@abilitiescouncil.sk.ca

When submitting your application, please reference the Caring Careers website: www.caringcareers.ca.