Recreation Worker [C] Regular Part Time [IBC 3rd AAide2 0.40] AgeCare Ballycliffe

Bloom Limited Partnership; Ajax; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare seeks a Recreation Worker to plan, develop, and run a range of meaningful recreation activities for residents, promoting wellbeing and community. You will facilitate planned and spontaneous programs that support skill development and personal connections, while creating engaging spaces in the home.

The role emphasizes collaboration with residents, families, volunteers, and care teams, ensuring activities reflect AgeCare's holistic approach and resident-centered philosophy.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors in long‑term care preferred.
• Post-secondary diploma/degree in recreation and leisure studies or therapeutic recreation.
• Enrolment in a related program with intent to complete within three years.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and run recreation and leisure activities.
• Support maintenance and development of resident skills and relationships.
• Create spaces/environments that encourage resident participation.
• Maintain communications with residents, families, volunteers and agencies.
• Observe and document changes in resident abilities and update care plans.

Skills

Experience with seniors

Therapeutic recreation

Resident communication

Planning and facilitation

Education

Diploma or degree in recreation/leisure

Enrolled in related program with finish within 3 years

Health-care related field diploma

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.

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.

Salary

Salary Range: $23.67 - $25.34 per hour

Salary placement based on qualifications and experience.

This job posting is for an active, open position, and all applications are reviewed by our team without the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Canadian work experience is not required. If you are qualified and, where applicable, licensed or registered for the position, we welcome your application.