Recreation Aide | Temporary, Full-Time | Mixed Days/Evenings

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

Job summary

A leading senior living provider in Alberta is looking for a Recreation Aide to foster community and connection among residents. The role involves organizing activities, assessing residents' needs, and promoting social interaction. Candidates should have a background in recreation or a related field and experience working with seniors. A valid driver's license is required for this position, which emphasizes inclusivity and support in the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Experience with seniors, understanding of motivation concepts.
• Computer proficiency for maintaining records and reports.
• Post-secondary education in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in program development and revision.
• Transport residents and assist in activities.
• Monitor residents' interests and needs.

Skills

Understanding of leisure principles

Computer proficiency

Experience in working with seniors

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation or related field

Tools

Driver’s license (Class F or equivalent)

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!

Rate of Pay: $20.00 - $24.75

This posting is for an existing opening

The Recreation Aide is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

Responsibilities

• 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, assisting new residents with orientation to the building and to the recreation program, and introducing them to others within the residence to promote conversation and social interaction among residents.
• Performing 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).

Other requirements

• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Alberta applicants.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to Alberta 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.
• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.