Recreation Aide Uncertified | Permanent Full-Time

Sienna Senior Living; Bobcaygeon; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors as a Recreation Aide. In this fulfilling role, you'll engage with residents, promoting their social interactions and well-being through various activities. Your contributions will help create a warm and welcoming environment, making a significant impact on the lives of those you serve. If you are passionate about recreation and have a heart for helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in recreation or related field.
• Experience working with seniors and understanding their motivations.
• Computer proficiency and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and revising departmental procedures.
• Promote social interaction and lead activities for residents.
• Maintain records and report feedback to Team Leader.

Skills

Experience with seniors

Computer proficiency

Understanding of leisure principles

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies

Therapeutic recreation

Kinesiology

Gerontology

Job description

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.

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.