Recreation Aide Uncertified | Permanent Full-Time

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors. As a Recreation Aide, you will play a vital role in fostering connections and promoting social interaction among residents. Your day-to-day activities will include developing engaging programs, assisting residents with transportation, and maintaining records to ensure the best care. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive community environment. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation or related field.
• Experience working with seniors and understanding their needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing departmental procedures and programs.
• Promote social interaction among residents through activities.
• Maintain program and resident records according to policies.

Skills

Experience with seniors

Understanding of motivation concepts

Computer proficiency

Knowledge of leisure principles

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies

Degree in therapeutic recreation

Degree in kinesiology

Degree in 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.