Recreation Aide | Permanent, Part-Time

Career Opportunities; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is hiring a Recreation Aide in Alberta to support resident-centered activities and programs in our community. You will help set up activity spaces, transport residents when needed, and monitor participation and progress.

You will contribute to the development of leisure programs, maintain records, and lead social activities to enhance well-being and engagement among residents. A post-secondary diploma related to recreation is required and a valid driver’s license is expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in development and revision of departmental procedures and programs under the guidance of the Team Leader.
• Set up the activity area and assist in transporting residents to and from programs, if required.
• Assist in monitoring residents' interests, needs and progress.
• Maintain program and resident records according to departmental policies; regularly report participation and feedback to the Team Leader.
• Promote social interaction among residents by leading activities or events, assist new residents with orientation, and promote conversation and social interaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

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

Job description

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.


• 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.