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

Sienna Senior Living; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community in Canada seeks a Recreation Aide to enhance the lives of residents through engaging activities and social interactions. Responsibilities include developing programs, monitoring resident engagement, and assisting with transportation. Successful candidates must have relevant education and experience working with seniors. Join us to make a difference!

Qualifications

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, or gerontology.
• Experience in working with seniors, understanding their motivation concepts.
• Valid driver’s license (Class F or equivalent) if needed.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the development of departmental procedures.
• Setting up activity areas and transporting residents.
• Monitoring residents' interests and progress.
• Maintaining records according to departmental policies.
• Promoting social interaction among residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Understanding of leisure principles

Empathy towards seniors

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation or related fields

Tools

Computer proficiency

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.

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, 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.

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 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.