Recreation Assistant - Permanent Part Time

Cedarvale Lodge Community and Retirement Living; Keswick; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community living organization in Keswick is seeking an Activation Aide to enhance resident experiences through engaging activities and programs. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in a related field and be certified in First Aid and CPR. Responsibilities include coordinating activities, facilitating programs, and maintaining documentation to meet resident needs. A collaborative spirit and prior experience in program planning are essential. Join us to make a difference in our residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in activation, recreation, or related field.
• Current Standard and/or Emergency First Aid and CPR Certification required.
• Food Handlers Certificate is mandatory.
• Previous experience in program planning and evaluation essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan activities for residents.
• Facilitate programs in the care community for resident needs.
• Complete documentation and assessments related to programming.
• Collaborate with therapy programs and connect residents with the community.

Skills

Program planning

Resident assessment

Facilitation of programs

Collaboration with therapy programs

Education

Post-secondary diploma in activation or related field

Current enrolment in community college/university

Tools

Point Click Care

MS Office

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

As an Activation Aide your typical day will impact in the following ways :

Responsibilities

• Coordinating, planning activities, communicating programs, purchasing supplies, decorating, setting up, facilitates, overseeing and assisting residents, cleaning up, documenting, and evaluating programs.
• Actively and effectively facilitating programs in the care community including but not limited to, small and large groups and special events that meet the needs of the residents.
• Completing resident assessments and establishing goals and interventions based on the residents identified needs and concerns.
• Completing documentation related to programming including but not limited to assessment, attendance, progress notes, care plans, and quarterly reviews.
• Seeking opportunities to collaborate with other therapy programs i.e. pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, and to connect the Long Term Care residents with the community.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in activation, recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or current enrolment in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field.
• Current Standard and / or Emergency First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Food Handlers Certificate is required.
• Previous experience in program planning, documentation, and evaluation required.
• As part of legislative requirements, all successful candidates must meet the provincial police check and tuberculosis screening requirements as applicable.

Bonus points for having

• Competency in Point Click Care, MS Office is an asset.

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.