Recreation Aide (PEARPL)

Connecting-Care-; Hythe; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecting-Care- in Canada is seeking a Recreation Aide to support engaging programs that enhance the well-being and sense of community for residents. You will help implement recreation activities addressing social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual needs.

In this full-time daytime role, you will build connections with residents, plan a balanced recreation calendar, coordinate events with kitchen staff, track attendance, and support volunteers to enrich daily life.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, recreation training is an asset.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Experience assisting with recreation programming.
• Ability to engage residents through interactive activities.
• Commitment to person-directed care and Eden Alternative Philosophy.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Motivation to engage residents through meaningful activities and connections.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful connections with residents to understand interests and life experiences.
• Advocate for resident preferences and ensure activities reflect individual needs.
• Assist in planning and implementing recreation programs, fostering inclusion.
• Create and coordinate a balanced recreation calendar addressing residents' social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual needs.
• Introduce new program ideas monthly to keep activities fresh and meaningful.
• Organize special events and outings to foster community connections.
• Collaborate with kitchen services to coordinate refreshments for events.
• Track attendance accurately and document resident participation.
• Maintain resident paperwork such as Leisure Biographies and PIPA forms as required.
• Send monthly recreation summaries to designated offices as needed.
• Support recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers as needed.
• Develop and maintain program plans with clear guidelines for execution.
• Adhere to emergency management and health & safety protocols.
• Facilitate effective communication among care partners, residents and families.
• Identify health, safety or maintenance concerns and report promptly.
• Keep living and service areas clean, organized and conducive to engagement.
• Support community initiatives that enhance companionship, purpose and meaning.
• Promote a culture of engagement and spontaneity.
• Perform additional duties to support community well-being.

Job description

Role Overview

As a Recreation Aide, you play a vital role in supporting and delivering engaging programs that enhance the well‑being of residents and foster a sense of community. You will foster a vibrant community that promotes meaningful relationships, individual choice, and a sense of belonging for all. You will assist in implementing recreation programming that provides a well‑rounded approach to well‑being, addressing the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual needs of residents.

We are looking for:

Full - Time Days

Key Accountabilities

• Build meaningful connections with residents to understand their interests, hobbies, and life experiences.
• Advocate for resident preferences, ensuring recreational activities reflect individual needs and choices.
• Encourage and involve residents in all aspects of planning and implementing recreation programs, fostering a sense of purpose and inclusion.
• Assist in the creation and coordination of a balanced recreation calendar that addresses the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual needs of residents.
• Explore and introduce new program ideas each month to keep activities fresh, engaging, and meaningful for residents.
• Assist in organizing special events and outings that create meaningful experiences and foster community connections for residents.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen service area to coordinate refreshments for special events, ensuring an enjoyable experience for residents.
• Ensure accurate attendance tracking and assist with documentation of resident participation.
• Maintain up to date paperwork on residents such as Resident Leisure Biographies, PIPA forms, Outings Consent, etc. (If required)
• Send monthly recreation summary report to the Home Office Designate. (If required)
• Assist in the recruitment, training, supervision, and retention of volunteers, ensuring they are meaningfully engaged in enhancing resident experiences. (If required)
• Develop and maintain recreation program plans that provide clear guidelines on how each program is structured and facilitated. (If required)
• Adhere to and enforce emergency management plans, infection control protocols, WHMIS, and health & safety wellness strategies.
• Facilitate effective communication among care partners, residents, and families.
• Assist in managing inventory and supplies.
• Identify health, safety, or maintenance concerns and report them for timely resolution.
• Ensure living and service areas are clean, organized, and conducive to engagement and comfort.
• Support community-wide initiatives that enhance companionship, purpose, and meaning in daily life.
• Promote a culture of engagement and spontaneity, creating opportunities for residents to thrive.
• Perform additional duties as required to support community well‑being and engagement.

Required Education

• Grade 12 diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Education or training in recreation or a related field is an asset.
• Current clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check.

Required Skills

• Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Experience in assisting with recreation programming.
• Demonstrated a ability to engage residents through interactive and meaningful activities.
• Commitment to person‑directed care and the Eden Alternative Philosophy.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage residents through meaningful activities and connections.
• Awareness of accident and injury prevention, with adherence to safe work practices.
• Ability to complete mandatory training and education requirements within designated timelines.

Additional Education and Skills

• Previous experience in recreation programming within a senior living or community setting is an asset.
• Strong sense of humor, creativity, and adaptability.
• Willingness to modify role to enhance resident experiences and engagement.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional integrity within the community.

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