Activities Attendant

Seasons-Retirement-Communities; High River; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Seasons-Retirement-Communities in High River, AB is seeking an Activities Attendant to support the Activities Manager in delivering a diverse calendar of events and services that encourage an active lifestyle for residents.

You will plan, prepare and run engaging programs, assist residents to and from activities, and work to motivate and connect with residents and their families to ensure satisfaction and a warm, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a long-term care/retirement home setting is asset.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy with residents and staff.
• Ability to design and deliver activity programs for seniors with enthusiasm.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Current Safe Food Handler’s certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and run engaging programs for residents.
• Assist residents to and from activities.
• Motivate residents to stay active and involved.
• Promote activities and active lifestyle in the home.
• Assist the Activities Manager with special events.
• Build relationships with residents and families to identify needs and measure satisfaction.
• Monitor and record resident involvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Activity programming

Resident motivation

Communication skills

Diplomacy

Driver’s license

CPR/First Aid

Food Handler certification

Job description

660-7th Street NW
High River, AB T1V 1S7

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an Activities Attendant. This role assists the Activities Manager to develop and provide a wide variety of dynamic events, activities and services for residents that encourages an active lifestyle.

What You’ll Do

Plan, prepare and run engaging and fun programs for residents

Assist residents to and from the activity if required

Motivate residents to be active and involved

Effectively promote activities and an active lifestyle in the home

Assist the Fun Manager in planning and developing special events for residents

Develop and maintain effective relationships with residents and their families to identify individual needs, resolve issues and evaluate resident satisfaction

Monitor and record resident involvement in the home

Build relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues

All other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

Experience in a long-term care/retirement home setting is considered an asset

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with residents, service team members and guests

Strong ability to motivate and encourage service team members

Strong ability to design and deliver an activity program for seniors with enthusiasm and creativity

Class G/Class 5 driver’s license with clear driver’s abstract (Applicable to Ontario/Alberta)

Current CPR/ First Aid certification

Current Safe Food Handler’s certification

What We Offer

A safe, inclusive workplace where you’re supported and appreciated

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for leadership development and career growth

A warm, welcoming culture inspired by our vision of making people’s lives better, driven by our mission to create happy, healthy, and meaningful lives for our residents

Additional Requirements

Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory

Clear Criminal Background Check, VSS and TB Test where required