Part Time Activity Assistant - Willowbend Retirement

Sweeping Corporation of America; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The SSI Group in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking candidates to support recreational activities for seniors. You will plan, organize, and evaluate activities, and lead both individual and group sessions to engage residents in meaningful leisure experiences.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and a passion for improving quality of life for seniors through creative, resident-centered programs.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience in Leisure with seniors.
• Demonstrate organizational, leadership and animation skills.
• Creative and innovative.
• Work as part of a team.
• Capable of adapting to different situations and change.
• Keen interest in working with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning, organization, promotion and evaluation of activities.
• Animate individual and group activities.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities of their choice.
• Assist residents during activity time.
• Keep attendance record of all activities.
• Encourage volunteer and family member participation in activities.
• Participate in departmental staff meetings.
• Participate in in-service training programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Animation skills

Team player

Adaptability

Interest in seniors

Education

Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services or Equivalent Education and Experience

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services or Equivalent Education and Experience

Background:

• Experience in Leisure with seniors

Personal Requirements:

• Demonstrate organizational, leadership and animation skills
• Creative and innovative
• Work as part of a team
• Capable of adapting to different situations and change
• Keen interest in working with seniors

FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in the planning, organization, promotion and evaluation of activities;
• Animate individual and group activities;
• Encourage residents to participate in activities of their choice;
• Assist residents during activity time;
• Keep attendance record of all activities;
• Encourage volunteer and family member participation in activities;
• Participate in departmental staff meetings;
• Participate in in-service training programs;
• In collaboration with the Recreations Manager, participate in a three-month probationary evaluation and annually thereafter;·
• Is aware and endeavors to respect and promote Resident Rights and Responsibilities;
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the recreation department.