Recreation Assistant - Permanent Part Time

Sienna Senior Living; Keswick; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior care community in Keswick is seeking an Activation Aide to coordinate and facilitate activities for residents. The role involves planning programs, documenting resident assessments, and collaborating with therapy programs. Ideal candidates should have a relevant diploma or degree and certifications in First Aid and Food Handling. Embrace the opportunity to impact residents' lives positively in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have First Aid and CPR certification.
• Food Handlers Certificate required.
• Experience in program planning, documentation, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan activities for residents.
• Facilitate various programs to meet resident needs.
• Document assessments and care plans.

Skills

Program planning

Effective communication

Collaboration with other therapies

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in activation, recreation and leisure studies, or related field

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.