Recreation Aide | Casual

Sienna Senior Living; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A senior living company in Edmonton is seeking a Recreation Aide to enhance residents' lives through engaging activities. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and experience working with seniors. Responsibilities include facilitating programs, ensuring social interactions, and maintaining records. A valid driver's license is also required. The role is part-time and emphasizes community and personal connections.

Qualifications

• Must have a post-secondary education in recreation, therapeutic recreation, or a related field.
• Experience working with seniors and understanding their motivations is required.
• Valid driver's license is needed if driving is part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing departmental procedures under guidance.
• Assist in transporting residents to programs as needed.
• Maintain records of program participation and feedback.
• Lead activities to promote social interaction among residents.

Skills

Experience with seniors

Understanding leisure principles

Computer proficiency

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation studies or related field

Job description

Casual

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Recreation Aide is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

Typical Day Responsibilities

• Participating in the development and revision of departmental procedures and programs under the guidance of the Team Leader.
• Setting up the activity area as necessary and assisting in transporting residents to and from programs, if required.
• Assisting in monitoring the residents' interests, needs and progress.
• Maintaining program and resident records according to departmental policies. Regularly reports participation and feedback by residents to the Team Leader.
• Promoting social interaction among residents by assuming leadership of assigned activities or special events, assists new residents with orientation to the building and to the recreation program, and introduces them to the others within the residence and promoting conversation and social interaction among residents.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Must Haves

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or other related field from an Indigenous Institute, private career college, college of applied arts and technology, another degree granting Institution or equivalent work experience working with seniors.
• Experience in working with seniors including an understanding of motivation concepts with seniors.
• Understanding of leisure principles.
• Computer proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license. (Class F, or provincial equivalent, if you need to drive a bus).

All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.

All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.