Recreation Aide, Part-Time, Agecare Ballycliffe

AgeCare; Ajax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in long-term care seeks an Activity Aide to enhance the lives of seniors through planning and implementing engaging recreational activities. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, a degree in a related field, and a passion for resident wellbeing. Join a team dedicated to providing a supportive environment for both residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with seniors, preferably in long-term care.
• Graduate of relevant program or currently enrolled.
• Strong commitment to resident wellbeing and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily recreation and leisure activities.
• Develop one-on-one support and self-directed activities for residents.
• Maintain engaging spaces for meaningful resident participation.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Creativity

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies

Enrolled in a related program with intent to complete

Job description

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:

• 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.
• Develops and facilitates one to one support and resident self-directed activity.
• Assists in creating and maintaining engaging spaces/environments in the home that support meaningful resident activity and participation.
• Assists with supporting the Resident and Family Councils as required.
  
  

What You Will Need

• Prior experience working with seniors, preferably in a long-term care setting.
• 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.
• 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!