Recreation Aide | Casual

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a passionate Recreation Aide to enhance the lives of seniors. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for developing and revising programs, facilitating social interactions, and ensuring residents' needs are met. Your contributions will foster human connection and enrich the community experience. If you are driven by innovation and have a heart for helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in recreation or related fields.
• Experience with seniors and understanding motivation concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing departmental procedures and programs.
• Promote social interaction among residents through activities.

Skills

Experience working with seniors

Understanding of leisure principles

Computer proficiency

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies

Therapeutic recreation

Kinesiology

Gerontology

Job description

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

The Recreation Aide plays a vital role within our communities, impacting residents' lives and fostering human connection.

As a Recreation Aide, your typical day will involve:

1. Participating in developing and revising departmental procedures and programs under the guidance of the Team Leader.
2. Setting up activity areas and assisting in transporting residents to and from programs, if required.
3. Monitoring residents' interests, needs, and progress.
4. Maintaining program and resident records according to departmental policies and reporting participation and feedback to the Team Leader.
5. Promoting social interaction among residents by leading activities or events, assisting new residents with orientation, and encouraging socialization.
6. Performing other duties as assigned.

Must Haves:

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology, or related fields from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience with seniors.
• Experience working with seniors, including understanding motivation concepts.
• Understanding of leisure principles.
• Computer proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license (Class F or equivalent, if driving a bus).

All applicants must pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check (Ontario) or Criminal Records Check (British Columbia).

Join Sienna Senior Living and help us enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. Support for accommodations is available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

Wage Rate: $29.83 per hour until wage leveling ends, then aligned with collective agreement pay rates.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals, Healthcare, Wellness & Fitness