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How to Plan & Implement an Induction & Orientation Program

How to Plan & Implement an Induction & Orientation Program
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A Guide for Leisure & Health Employees working in Aged Care

An Induction and Orientation Program helps prepare new staff in an efficient manner. It shows them what skills and behaviours they will need to become high-functioning employees.

In this article we cover:

  • What is an Induction & Orientation Program?
  • Who is Responsible for Induction & Orientation?
  • Benefits of Induction & Orientation for New Employees
  • Benefits for Organisations
  • Designing and developing an 'Induction Handbook'
  • Planning an Orientation Program
  • Mentor Responsibilities
  • Orientation Day
  • Orientation Checklist for Activity Coordinator (sample)
  • Orientation Checklist for New Employee (sample)
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Michele avatar
Michele Recreation Program Coordinator, LTC

I was so happy to find this today!! Thanks so much from Canada, Kevin!

Susan avatar

Hi Kevin

Thanks for sharin

Good luck to you

Kevin avatar

I’m returning to work within the health care network

It’s a joy to find this site for me. After a total knee replacement I was afforded the opportunity to be on the patient side of the system and along with this new perspective I’m excited to affect some change as I return to the work of a Dementia & Alzheimer’s activities assistant.

This tool provides me a new perspective from outside of my current experience which I gained from having my Mother living through this disease and I wanted other adult children of Dementia or Alzheimer’s residents to know everything is going to be Alright

Talita avatar

Thanks so much for your feedback and inspiring words Kevin. All the best! I'm sure you are going to do wonderful things and make a difference x

Talita avatar

Thanks Patrice, I very much appreciate your feedback.

Patrice avatar
Patrice Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Thank you so much Talita. I am so honored that you took my issue and made a program for myself and others to benefit from. Thanks again. I love this site and the people who work for us out here in the field..

Satomi avatar

Thank you for the detailed information. Currently I am studying a unit called Leadership in Health Care and this information is very useful once I need to attend the interview and beyond. Satomi

Talita avatar

Thanks for the feedback Satomi!

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