Recreation & Wellness Facilitator for Seniors

AgeCare; Burlington; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Recreation Worker to plan, develop, and run meaningful recreation and leisure activities for residents in long-term care. You will promote wellbeing, creativity, and a sense of community, both in the home and community settings.

The role emphasizes documenting changes in participation, updating plans of care, and collaborating with families, volunteers, and staff to maximize residents’ skills and engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience with seniors in long-term care settings is preferred.
• Ability to plan and facilitate meaningful activities across wellness domains.
• Strong communication with residents, families, volunteers, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and run a variety of recreation and leisure activities in the home and community.
• Observe, report, and document changes in resident participation and update care plans as needed.
• Support departments to foster resident engagement and contribute to program evaluation.

Skills

Resident engagement

Activity planning

Communication with residents and their

Education

Diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies

Enrolled in recreation and leisure program

Job description

AgeCare is seeking a Recreation Worker to plan, develop, and run meaningful recreation and leisure activities for residents in long-term care. You will promote wellbeing, creativity, and a sense of community, both in the home and community settings.

The role emphasizes documenting changes in participation, updating plans of care, and collaborating with families, volunteers, and staff to maximize residents’ skills and engagement.