Recreation Aide | Temporary Part Time

Sienna Senior Living; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community in Airdrie is seeking a passionate Recreation Aide to support residents' social interaction and well-being. This role involves setting up activities, monitoring resident interests, and promoting a welcoming environment. Candidates should have a related diploma and experience with seniors. Join us to make a difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors and understanding their motivations.
• Understanding of leisure principles.
• Valid driver's license if required to drive.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing departmental procedures.
• Set up activity areas and transport residents as needed.
• Maintain program and resident records per policies.
• Lead activities and help new residents with orientation.

Skills

Ability to motivate seniors

Leadership in activities

Social interaction promotion

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in relevant field

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.

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.

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 Ontario applicants.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.