Recreation Aide, Full-Time, Agecare Ballycliffe

AgeCare Ltd.; Ajax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Recreation Aide to enhance the lives of seniors through engaging activities. This full-time role involves planning and facilitating meaningful recreation and leisure pursuits that promote well-being and community. You will have the opportunity to create vibrant spaces that support resident participation and help foster a sense of purpose and creativity. If you are passionate about serving seniors with dignity and respect, this is an exciting opportunity for you to make a positive impact in their lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care settings is essential.
• Education in recreation or therapeutic recreation is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement recreation and leisure activities for residents.
• Create engaging environments that promote resident participation.

Skills

Experience with seniors

Recreation planning

Community engagement

Holistic resident care

Education

Post-secondary diploma in recreation and leisure studies

Degree in therapeutic recreation

Job description

Recreation Aide, Full-Time, Agecare Ballycliffe

Apply locations Ajax, Ontario, Canada time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R25_01550

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

The Activity Aide plans, develops and runs a variety of meaningful recreation and leisure pursuits which promotes wellbeing, purpose, creativity, a sense of community, lifelong learning, and fun.

What Is In It For You:

1. Assists in development, planning and implementing daily recreation and leisure activities, both in the home and in the community, using a collection of holistic resident information and choices, and in a manner that reflects AgeCare’s philosophy and approach to resident programming.
2. Develops and facilitates one to one support and resident self-directed activity.
3. Assists in creating and maintaining engaging spaces/environments in the home that support meaningful resident activity and participation.
4. Assists with supporting the Resident and Family Councils as required.

What You Will Need:

1. Prior experience working with seniors, preferably in a long-term care setting.
2. Graduate of a post-secondary diploma or degree program in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation or other related field from a community college or university.
3. Enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, or other related field with the intent to successfully complete the program within three years of being hired.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!