Recreation Aide Temporary Full Time Days

Sienna Senior Living; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community in Orillia is seeking a Recreation Aide to support residents’ engagement and activities. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary diploma in recreation and experience working with seniors. Responsibilities include assisting in program planning, promoting social interactions, and maintaining records. Join us to make a genuine impact on the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation or a related field.
• Experience working with seniors and understanding motivation concepts.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and revise departmental procedures and programs.
• Assist in transporting residents and monitoring their interests.
• Promote social interaction among residents through activities.

Skills

Experience in working with seniors

Understanding of leisure principles

Computer proficiency

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies

Job description

Overview

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:

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and revision of departmental procedures and programs under the guidance of the Team Leader.
• Set up the activity area as necessary and assist in transporting residents to and from programs, if required.
• Assist in monitoring the residents interests, needs and progress.
• Maintain program and resident records according to departmental policies. Regularly report participation and feedback by residents to the Team Leader.
• Promote social interaction among residents by assuming leadership of assigned activities or special events, assist new residents with orientation to the building and to the recreation program, and introduce them to others within the residence to promote conversation and social interaction among residents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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.