Recreation Aide Temporary Full Time Days

Sienna Senior Living; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living in Orillia, ON is hiring a Recreation Aide for a temporary full-time position. You will support residents through engaging activities, help with setup, and promote social interaction within the residence.

The role requires a post-secondary diploma in recreation or related field, experience with seniors, and a valid driver's license. All applicants must pass necessary checks and adhere to the collective agreement pay rate of $22.37–$23.90 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with seniors and understanding motivation concepts.
• Requires computer proficiency.
• Must have a valid driver’s license (Class F or equivalent).
• Post-secondary degree in recreation and leisure or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and revising 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 and report participation to the Team Leader.
• Promote social interaction by leading activities and helping newcomers settle in, fostering conversation among residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with seniors

Computer proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Understanding leisure principles

Education

Post-secondary degree in recreation-related field

Job description

Spencer House - Orillia, ON

Rate of Pay: $22.37 - $23.90 (as per collective agreement)

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 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!

Recreation Aide - Temporary Full Time

Spencer House - Orillia, ON

Rate of Pay: $22.37 - $23.90 (as per collective agreement)

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 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.

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.