Recreation Team Member Casual AgeCare Aurora

AgeCare; Aurora; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-term care facility in York Region is seeking a Recreation Team Member. You will facilitate engaging activities for residents, fostering their wellbeing and community involvement. Applicants should have a degree in recreation studies or health care, with experience in a long-term care setting being an asset. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role. If you have a passion for enhancing seniors' lives, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in recreation and leisure studies or health care related field.
• Experience in providing recreation in a health care setting.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Previous experience in Long Term Care.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate recreation and leisure activities for residents.
• Develop and lead activities that promote wellness.
• Build relationships with residents to understand their needs.
• Complete assessments and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Passion for working with seniors

Education

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

Post-secondary degree or diploma in a health care related field

Tools

Point Click Care

Activity Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents’ homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

As a Recreation Team Member, you will facilitate planned and spontaneous opportunities that will enable residents to maintain or develop their skills and knowledge and foster engagement in pursuits that promote wellbeing, purpose, creativity, a sense of lifelong learning and fun!

What you will do:

• Build relationships to learn about the unique interests and needs of each resident
• Develop, plan and lead recreation and leisure activities, spanning all dimensions of wellness, ensuring these opportunities are matched to resident abilities
• Provide leadership and support to all team members to promote opportunities for meaningful resident engagement
• Foster partnerships with families and within the community to enhance resident engagement opportunities
• Complete assessments and all required documentation and participate in quality improvement processes,

What you will need:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation or other related field, or current enrollment in one of these programs with the intent to successfully complete the program within the next three years of being hired.

OR

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in a health care related field and demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in providing recreation and leisure services in a health care setting including:
  • Planning, developing, and facilitating meaningful activities across all domains of wellness for individuals of varying levels of functioning,
  • Assessment, care planning and other related documentation,
  • Therapeutic programming techniques and approaches,
  • Application of recreation and leisure principles and practices and implementation of these in a long-term care or health care setting,
  • And supporting others to foster a culture of resident engagement.
• A passion for working with seniors and a desire to improve their lives through meaningful engagement
• Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills
• Previous software experience within Point Click Care, Activity Pro and Microsoft Office is an asset.
• Provincial certification for safe food handling
• Related experience, preferably in Long Term Care
• Current First Aid Certificate will be an asset

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!