Recreation Worker [C] Regular Part Time [IBC 2nd AAide4 0.40] AgeCare Ballycliffe

CSH Ballycliffe Lodge Inc.; Ajax; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Recreation Worker to plan, develop and run meaningful recreation and leisure activities for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. You will support resident wellbeing by creating engaging spaces, coordinating activities with residents, families, volunteers and community groups, and documenting participation.

The role emphasizes wellness across all domains, teamwork with care staff, and ongoing program evaluation to improve quality of life for seniors.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors, preferably in a long-term care setting.
• Graduate with a diploma/degree in recreation and leisure studies or therapeutic recreation.
• Enrolled in a related program with intent to complete within 3 years of hire.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a health-care related field with demonstrated skills in recreation and leisure services.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and run daily recreation activities in home and community.
• Create engaging spaces that support resident activity and participation.
• Maintain communications with residents, families, volunteers and community groups.
• Observe changes in residents' ability and update plans of care as needed.
• Lead programs and participate in program evaluation and quality improvement.

Skills

Experience with seniors

Communication skills

Education

Diploma/degree in recreation and leisure studies or therapeutic recreation

Enrollment in related program with completion within 3 years

Healthcare-related degree or diploma with recreation skills

Job description

About Us

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

The Recreation Worker plans, develops, and runs a variety of meaningful recreation and leisure pursuits which promotes wellbeing, purpose, creativity, a sense of community, lifelong learning, and fun. The Recreation Worker facilitates planned and spontaneous opportunities to support the maintenance and development of resident skills and knowledge as well as the development of relationships and personal connections.

What Is In It For You

• Assists in development, planning and implementing daily recreation and leisure activities, both in the home and in the community, using a collection of holistic resident information and choices, and in a manner that reflects AgeCare's philosophy and approach to resident programming.
• Assists in creating and maintaining engaging spaces/environments in the home that support meaningful resident activity and participation.
• Develops and maintains good communications with residents and their families, friends, as well as volunteers, community groups and agencies.
• Observes, reports and documents as required, any changes in the resident's ability to participate in activities, updating plan of care as appropriate.
• Supports all departments in their efforts to foster resident engagement in meaningful ways.
• Models the way, leading programs in a manner that supports and maximizes residents' skills and abilities.
• Participates in the ongoing evaluation of the recreation program and related quality improvement processes.

What You Will Need

• Prior experience working with seniors, preferably in a long-term care setting.
• Graduate of a post-secondary diploma or degree program in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation or other related field from a community college or university.
• Enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, or other related field with the intent to successfully complete the program within three years of being hired.
• 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.

You're motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!

Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind. We want to hear from you if you are a talented, motivated, and embrace our guiding principles of:

Guiding Principles

• Trust: Act with integrity and fairness
• Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion
• Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service
• Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support