Recreation & Wellness Specialist - Senior Living

AgeCare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career growth

Supportive culture

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Recreation Worker to plan, develop and run engaging recreation and leisure activities for residents in Don Mills, Toronto. You will promote wellbeing, creativity, and community through planned and spontaneous programs.

This role requires prior experience with seniors, a post-secondary diploma/degree in recreation or a related field, and eligibility to enroll in related studies. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with seniors, preferably in long-term care.
• Diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, or related field.
• Enrolment in a related program with intent to complete within three years of hire.
• Alternative: health-care related qualification with demonstrated recreation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and run daily recreation and leisure activities in the home and community.
• Promote resident well-being, belonging, lifelong learning, and fun.
• Support development of resident skills, relationships, and participation.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain engaging spaces and programs.

Skills

Experience with seniors

Education

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

Enrolled in a diploma or degree program in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, or related field

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

Job description

AgeCare is seeking a Recreation Worker to plan, develop and run engaging recreation and leisure activities for residents in Don Mills, Toronto. You will promote wellbeing, creativity, and community through planned and spontaneous programs.

This role requires prior experience with seniors, a post-secondary diploma/degree in recreation or a related field, and eligibility to enroll in related studies. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available.