Recreation Therapy Assistant | Temporary Full-time | 12-8pm

Sienna Senior Living; Bobcaygeon; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & vacation package

Health & Dental benefits

SOAR program

Employee share purchase plan

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a Recreation Aide to join the Long Term Care team. You will help enhance residents' lives by offering engaging recreation activities and building meaningful connections with residents and families.

Responsibilities include developing programs, leading activities, and assessing resident needs, while maintaining accurate records and supporting a welcoming home culture.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies or related field.
• Experience working with seniors and understanding motivation concepts.
• Understanding of leisure principles.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada or have valid work permit.
• Pass Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check for the appropriate province.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and refinement of programs and initiatives.
• Prepare daily activities providing physical, cognitive and emotional enjoyment.
• Assess residents' interests, needs, and progress.
• Maintain accurate records of programs and resident involvement and provide updates to the Team Leader.
• Foster social interaction among residents by leading activities or events.
• Assist new residents in getting acquainted with the facility and recreation program.

Skills

Empathy for seniors

Experience with seniors

Leisure principles

Education

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

Job description

Recreation Therapy Assistant Uncertified / TFT / 75 hours 12pm-8pm

TFT rec aid 2 Th, F, M, Tu, W, Th, Sa, Su, Tu, W

Rate of Pay:$20.27 (as per collective agreement)

This posting is for an existing vacancy

What Sienna Offers:

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What You’ll Be Doing:

Join the Long Term Care team as a Recreation Aide and become an integral part of a dynamic environment focused on enhancing the lives of residents. In this role, you'll cultivate a profound connection with residents, gaining insight into their unique experiences. By fostering relationships with residents and their families, you'll provide diverse support options and engaging program selections to promote their overall health and happiness. Your individual contributions, alongside collaborative teamwork, will play a pivotal role in nurturing a home culture centered on empowering residents to live life to the fullest each day.

How You’ll Succeed:

• Contribute to the development and refinement of programs and initiatives
• Prepare the daily activities providing physical, cognitive and emotional enjoyment
• Support in assessing residents' interests, needs, and progress.
• Maintain accurate records of programs and resident involvement in accordance with departmental guidelines. Provide regular updates on resident participation and feedback to the Team Leader
• Foster social interaction among residents by leading designated activities or special events.
• Assist new residents in getting acquainted with the facility and its recreation program, facilitating introductions to other residents, and encouraging conversation and social engagement among them

Who you are:

• 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.
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work permit
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check applicable to the appropriate province

Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.

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.