Part Time Day Activity Assistant - Foxview Retirement

Riverstone Retirement Communities; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverstone Retirement Communities is seeking a Part Time Day Activity Assistant for Foxview Retirement in Ottawa. The role supports planning, organizing and delivering activities for residents, promoting engagement and participation.

The position runs 8:30am-4:30pm, with pay at $20.94 per hour for 30 hours bi-weekly; candidates should have a Recreation and Leisure Services diploma or equivalent, and experience working with seniors. Join a team dedicated to meaningful, joyful aging.

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; able to work as part of a team.

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 in-service training programs.
• Work with Recreation Manager in probationary evaluations and uphold Resident Rights.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the recreation department.

Skills

Leisure with seniors

Organizational skills

Leadership

Animation skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Adaptability

Keen interest in seniors

Education

Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services

Job description

Part Time Day Activity Assistant - Foxview Retirement

1026 Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V 8S9, Canada

Job Description

Foxview Retirement Community - Activity Assistant

Part Time - 8:30am-4:30pm

$20.94/hr - 30 hours bi-weekly

Existing Vacancy

Riverstone Retirement Communities is a locally owned and operated company. We believe that everyone deserves to live a meaningful, engaged, and joyful life. We strive to ensure our residents live comfortably and with dignity in a safe and happy environment.

Riverstone offersa highly respected, full continuum of care to its residents with avariety of lifestyle options to best suit their needs-from Independent, Assisted living, and Memory Care. Allowing each resident the freedom to live their best life.

Our valuedemployees work in an environment that fosters job satisfaction, respect, responsibility, loyalty, and personal growth. We are looking for positive, caring team members who want to make adifference inthe lives ofseniors.

More than just Senior Living. It's a new life.

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 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.

Riverstone Retirement is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please advise in advance if you require any accommodation during the application or selection process. Any information you send us will be handled professionally, respectfully and in complete confidence.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

1026 Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V 8S9, Canada