Recreation Aide | Permanent, Part-Time

Sienna Senior Living; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is hiring a Recreation Aide in Alberta to support residents through engaging programs and activities that foster social interaction and well-being.

The role involves coordinating activities, assisting with transportation, and maintaining records, with strong emphasis on resident engagement and staff collaboration.

Must have a post-secondary diploma in recreation/leisure or related field, plus experience with seniors and a valid driver’s license; computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in recreation and leisure studies or related field.
• Experience working with seniors and understanding of motivation concepts.
• Understanding of leisure principles.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Valid driver’s license (Class F or provincial equivalent) if driving is needed.

Responsibilities

• Participating in development and revision of departmental procedures and programs under guidance of Team Leader.
• Setting up the activity area and assisting in transporting residents to and from programs.
• Monitoring residents' interests, needs and progress.
• Maintaining program and resident records; reporting participation to Team Leader.
• Promoting social interaction by leading activities or events and orienting new residents.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or related field

Job description

Rate of Pay: $20.00

This posting is for an existing vacancy

Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.

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 an Recreation Aide your typical day will impact in the following ways:

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

Must haves:

• 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.
• Experience in working with seniors including an understanding of motivation concepts with seniors.
• Understanding of leisure principles.
• Computer proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license. (Class F, or provincial equivalent, if you need to drive a bus).

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.