Recreation Aide

Colonial Group; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Recreation Aide to support engaging programs that enhance resident well-being and foster a sense of community. You will help implement recreation activities addressing social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual needs.

You will build connections with residents, advocate for preferences, and assist in planning inclusive activities, with a focus on person-directed care and meaningful engagement.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Education or training in recreation or a related field is an asset.
• Current clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful connections with residents to understand their interests.
• Advocate for resident preferences reflecting individual needs and choices.
• Encourage resident involvement in planning and implementing recreation programs.
• Assist in creating and coordinating a balanced recreation calendar addressing various needs.
• Introduce new program ideas monthly to keep activities fresh and meaningful.
• Assist in organizing special events and outings for community connections.
• Coordinate refreshments with kitchen for special events.
• Ensure accurate attendance tracking and document resident participation.
• Maintain up-to-date paperwork like Resident Leisure Biographies and consent forms.
• Send monthly recreation summary report to Home Office.
• Assist in recruiting, training, supervising, and retaining volunteers.
• Develop and maintain recreation program plans with clear guidelines.
• Adhere to emergency management, infection control, WHMIS, and safety strategies.
• Facilitate effective communication among care partners, residents, and families.
• Assist in managing inventory and supplies.
• Identify health, safety, or maintenance concerns and report them.
• Ensure living and service areas are clean and conducive to engagement.
• Support community-wide initiatives enhancing companionship and meaning.
• Promote a culture of engagement and spontaneity for resident well-being.
• Perform additional duties to support community well-being and engagement.

Skills

Fluent in English

Experience in recreation programming

Engage residents through interactive

Eden Alternative Philosophy

Communication, problem-solving

Motivation of residents

Safety awareness

Complete mandatory training

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Recreation-related training asset

Vulnerable sector clearance

Job description

Role Overview

As a Recreation Aide, you play a vital role in supporting and delivering engaging programs that enhance the well-being of residents and foster a sense of community. You will foster a vibrant community that promotes meaningful relationships, individual choice, and a sense of belonging for all. You will assist in implementing recreation programming that provides a well-rounded approach to well-being, addressing the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual needs of residents.

Key Accountabilities

• Build meaningful connections with residents to understand their interests, hobbies, and life experiences.
• Advocate for resident preferences, ensuring recreational activities reflect individual needs and choices.
• Encourage and involve residents in all aspects of planning and implementing recreation programs, fostering a sense of purpose and inclusion.
• Assist in the creation and coordination of a balanced recreation calendar that addresses the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual needs of residents.
• Explore and introduce new program ideas each month to keep activities fresh, engaging, and meaningful for residents.
• Assist in organizing special events and outings that create meaningful experiences and foster community connections for residents.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen service area to coordinate refreshments for special events, ensuring an enjoyable experience for residents.
• Ensure accurate attendance tracking and assist with documentation of resident participation.
• Maintain up to date paperwork on residents such as Resident Leisure Biographies, PIPA forms, Outings Consent, etc. (If required)
• Send monthly recreation summary report to the Home Office Designate. (If required)
• Assist in the recruitment, training, supervision, and retention of volunteers, ensuring they are meaningfully engaged in enhancing resident experiences. (If required)
• Develop and maintain recreation program plans that provide clear guidelines on how each program is structured and facilitated. (If required)
• Adhere to and enforce emergency management plans, infection control protocols, WHMIS, and health & safety wellness strategies.
• Facilitate effective communication among care partners, residents, and families.
• Assist in managing inventory and supplies.
• Identify health, safety, or maintenance concerns and report them for timely resolution.
• Ensure living and service areas are clean, organized, and conducive to engagement and comfort.
• Support community-wide initiatives that enhance companionship, purpose, and meaning in daily life.
• Promote a culture of engagement and spontaneity, creating opportunities for residents to thrive.
• Perform additional duties as required to support community well-being and engagement.

Required Education

• Grade 12 diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Education or training in recreation or a related field is an asset.
• Current clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check.

Required Skills

• Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Experience in assisting with recreation programming.
• Demonstrated a ability to engage residents through interactive and meaningful activities.
• Commitment to person-directed care and the Eden Alternative Philosophy.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage residents through meaningful activities and connections.
• Awareness of accident and injury prevention, with adherence to safe work practices.
• Ability to complete mandatory training and education requirements within designated timelines.

Additional Education and Skills

• Previous experience in recreation programming within a senior living or community setting is an asset.
• Strong sense of humor, creativity, and adaptability.
• Willingness to modify role to enhance resident experiences and engagement.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional integrity within the community.

10/05/2026PWLCL