Recreation Aide | Casual

Sienna Senior Living; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Recreation Aide to enhance the lives of seniors through engaging activities and social interaction. In this vital role, you will assist in developing programs, transport residents, and foster connections within the community. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a background in recreation or related fields, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment. Join a team dedicated to innovation and growth, where your contributions will have a lasting impact on the well-being of residents.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in recreation or related field required.
• Experience working with seniors and understanding their needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise 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

Tools

Class 4 Drivers License

Job description

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.

As a Recreation Aide, your typical day will impact in the following ways:

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

Must haves:

1. 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.
2. Experience in working with seniors including an understanding of motivation concepts with seniors.
3. Understanding of leisure principles.
4. Computer proficiency.
5. Class 4 Drivers License.

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.

Wage Leveling rate of pay $29.83 per hour until such time that wage leveling ends, then the pay rate will reflect the collective agreement pay rates.