Recreation Aide, Full-Time, Agecare Ballycliffe

AgeCare; Ajax; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in long-term care is seeking an Activity Aide to enhance the lives of seniors through meaningful recreation and leisure activities. The role involves planning, developing, and facilitating programs that promote well-being and community engagement. Ideal candidates will have experience with seniors and relevant educational qualifications, contributing to a compassionate care environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors in a long-term care setting.
• Graduate or enrolled in a relevant program in recreation or therapeutic recreation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily recreation and leisure activities.
• Facilitate one-on-one support and self-directed activities.
• Create engaging spaces for resident participation.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organization

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

The Activity Aide plans, develops and runs a variety of meaningful recreation and leisure pursuits which promotes wellbeing, purpose, creativity, a sense of community, lifelong learning, and fun.

What Is In It For You:

• Assists in development, planning and implementing daily recreation and leisure activities, both in the home and in the community, using a collection of holistic resident information and choices, and in a manner that reflects AgeCare’s philosophy and approach to resident programming.
• Develops and facilitates one to one support and resident self-directed activity.
• Assists in creating and maintaining engaging spaces/environments in the home that support meaningful resident activity and participation.
• Assists with supporting the Resident and Family Councils as required.
  
  

What You Will Need

• Prior experience working with seniors, preferably in a long-term care setting.
• Graduate of a post-secondary diploma or degree program in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation or other related field from a community college or university.
• Enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, or other related field with the intent to successfully complete the program within three years of being hired.
  
  

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!