Activation Aide Certified

Sienna Senior Living; Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & vacation package

Health & Dental benefits

SOAR Share Ownership Program

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Continuous learning & growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Aspira Harvest Crossing Retirement Living, operated by Sienna Senior Living, seeks a Recreation Aide to design and deliver engaging programs that enrich residents’ daily lives. You will connect with residents and their families, tailoring activities to individual interests and abilities.

Requirements include a post-secondary diploma in recreation-related fields, experience with seniors, and knowledge of leisure principles. A role in a supportive, inclusive team environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in recreation and leisure studies or equivalent.
• Experience working with seniors and understanding motivation concepts.
• Knowledge of leisure principles and activity planning.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada or have work permit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging recreational programs for residents.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families.
• Provide diverse activity options to promote residents' health and happiness.
• Collaborate with team to foster a resident-centered home culture.

Skills

Seniors care

Motivation concepts

Leisure principles

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma in recreation & leisure

Job description

Activation Aide

Aspira Harvest Crossing Retirement Living

Rate of Pay: $17.53 (as per collective agreement)

This posting is for an existing vacancy

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Join our team at Sienna Senior Living Long Term Care and become a vital part of our resident-centered community. As a Recreation Aide, you'll have the opportunity to bring joy and fulfillment to the lives of residents every day. Your role will involve creating and implementing engaging recreational programs tailored to the unique interests and abilities of each individual. Beyond simply providing care, you'll build meaningful relationships and foster a sense of belonging for residents. With each interaction, you'll make a profound impact, enriching lives and creating lasting memories. Come be a part of a team where your dedication and compassion are valued, and where every day brings new opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join us in our mission to ensure that our residents lead lives filled with happiness, dignity, and purpose.

Reporting to an Director of Resident Programs, the Activation Aide is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents.

What Sienna Offers

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What You’ll Be Doing

Join the Long Term Care team as a Recreation Aide and become an integral part of a dynamic environment focused on enhancing the lives of residents. In this role, you'll cultivate a profound connection with residents, gaining insight into their unique experiences. By fostering relationships with residents and their families, you'll provide diverse support options and engaging program selections to promote their overall health and happiness. Your individual contributions, alongside collaborative teamwork, will play a pivotal role in nurturing a home culture centered on empowering residents to live life to the fullest each day.

How You’ll Succeed

• Contribute to the development and refinement of programs and initiatives
• Prepare the daily activities providing physical, cognitive and emotional enjoyment
• Support in assessing residents' interests, needs, and progress.
• Maintain accurate records of programs and resident involvement in accordance with departmental guidelines. Provide regular updates on resident participation and feedback to the Team Leader
• Foster social interaction among residents by leading designated activities or special events.
• Assist new residents in getting acquainted with the facility and its recreation program, facilitating introductions to other residents, and encouraging conversation and social engagement among them

Who You Are

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or other related field from an indigenous Institute, private career college, college of applied arts and technology, another degree granting Institution or equivalent work experience working with seniors
• Experience in working with seniors including an understanding of motivation concepts with seniors.
• Understanding of leisure principles.
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work permit
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check applicable to the appropriate province

Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.