Recreation Aide Retirement

Schlegel Villages Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Casual Recreation Team Member to join their vibrant community in Hamilton. This role is integral to fostering a resident-centered culture, delivering high-quality recreational programming, and supporting residents' holistic health goals. The ideal candidate will have a background in recreation or gerontology and a passion for enhancing the quality of life for residents. Join a family-oriented team that values growth, development, and a unique culture where every member is celebrated for their individuality. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Extended Health Benefits

Retirement Savings

Loans and Scholarships

Team Member Appreciation Incentives

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or completed diploma/degree in recreation/leisure studies or gerontology.
• Display a caring attitude toward residents and team members.

Responsibilities

• Support resident-centered social culture and deliver quality recreational programming.
• Plan and implement programs contributing to residents' holistic health care goals.

Skills

Recreational Programming

Holistic Health Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Diploma in Recreation Studies

Degree in Gerontology

Job description

Job Description

The Village of Wentworth Heights, located in Hamilton, Ontario, has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Recreation Team Member to join their team.

Shift Details :

Tentative Start Date :

How Schlegel Villages supports our Team Members :

You can be you while being part of our Family!

• Competitive salary, and benefits;
• Significant opportunities for Growth and Development: Our Leaders come from within;
• Ongoing Team Member Appreciation incentives and generous rewards and recognition;
• Extended Health Benefits & Retirement Savings;
• Individualized Assistance for Team Member Education and Development;
• Loans and Scholarships to help our team members realize their greatest potential;
• Financial Hardship Support Program: Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund;
• A Unique Family Culture: Every Person in Every Village is a branch of our Family Tree

As a new Recreation Team Member joining our Village, you will :

• Support and embrace our resident-centered social culture and be proud to deliver the highest quality recreational programming to our residents. You will work as key members of our Village and neighbourhood multidisciplinary teams to understand residents’ individual needs and advocate for residents to actively participate in decisions about their care.
• Recreation Team Members at Schlegel Villages foster exemplary relationships with residents, their families, and the Village team to deliver holistic care that focuses on flexible living and quality of life.
• Recreation Team Members assist our residents by planning and implementing programs that contribute to a resident’s holistic health care goals, as outlined in Care Plans (including RAI MDS-Raps, Coding, and Activities Initial Assessment), by encouraging physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and cognitive growth for residents.

To be successful as our new Recreation Team Member, you will :

• Be enrolled in / completed diploma or degree recreation / leisure studies and/or gerontology from a community college or university.
• Be excited by our objectives, our Village philosophy, and the family values that shape all aspects of life in a Schlegel Village.
• Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members.

It would be an asset if our new Recreation Team Member has :

• Knowledge of the five domains in Therapeutic Recreation that contribute to an individual’s health.
• Knowledge of recreational therapy practices, methods, techniques, and opportunities to improve residents’ well-being and holistic health.
• An understanding of the relevant sections of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007.

At Schlegel Villages, we are redefining elder care through innovation, Village design, and culture change, but we know the key to our Village success and our residents’ satisfaction is YOU and our teams.

We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life-enriching experience. We are family-owned and operated, and we take our mission seriously: “to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident”.

Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are ingrained within the Schlegel Culture, and our Villages are more welcoming, open-hearted, and vibrant because of it. Each Village is strengthened by the unique lived experience of every person connected to it. Everyone is included and respected in their spirituality, cultural diversity, and individuality. Regardless of ability, heritage, or cultural roots, our people are embraced, just as they are, and we celebrate and support life purpose within the community.