Recreation Aide

River Glen Haven Nursing Home; Sutton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

River Glen Haven Nursing Home is seeking a Recreation/Leisure Specialist to enhance residents' well‑being. The successful candidate must work weekdays, every other weekend, and evenings as required, including holidays.

Desirable qualifications include a college diploma in Recreation or Leisure Studies, 1–2 years of nursing home recreation experience, proficiency with Point Click Care, excellent communication skills, and VPS clearance.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Recreation or Leisure Studies or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in Recreation, preferably in a nursing home or long-term care setting.
• Proficiency in Point Click Care.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Current VPS clearance within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement meaningful programs for residents with Recreation Director.
• Evaluate and document residents' progress to meet physical, mental and social needs.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, volunteers and staff; inform of events.

Skills

Excellent communication

Oral and written communication

Energetic and compassionate

Education

College diploma in Recreation or Leisure Studies

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Job Description

The successful candidate must be available to work weekdays, every other weekend, holidays and evenings as required

1–2 years of experience in Recreation, preferably in a nursing home or long-term care setting .

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and implementing meaningful programs for the residents in conjunction with the Recreation Director
• Evaluating and documenting the progress of the residents to meet their changing physical, mental and social needs
• Maintains effective communication with residents, families, volunteers, and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events.
• Attends in-services for continuing education on the comfort, care, needs and recreational activities for the residents
• Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind.
• Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities.
• Assisting with meal services as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Working evenings and weekends

Qualifications

• College diploma in Recreation or Leisure Studies or a related field is required.
• 1–2 years of experience in Recreation, preferably in a nursing home or long-term care setting
• Proficiency in Point Click Care
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly.
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).