Recreation Worker [C] Regular Part Time [IBC 4th AAide4 0.40] AgeCare Ballycliffe

AgeCare Ltd.; Ajax; Presencial; CAD 33.000 - 35.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

AgeCare Ballycliffe in Ajax, Ontario is seeking a Recreation Worker (Part-time) to plan, develop and run meaningful recreation activities for residents. You will foster wellbeing, creativity and social connections, both in-house and with the community, while supporting family and volunteer relationships.

The role requires prior experience with seniors, a related post-secondary diploma/degree, and enrollment in a related program or health-care field.

Formación

• Prior experience working with seniors, preferably in long-term care.
• Diploma/degree in recreation and leisure studies or therapeutic recreation.
• Enrolled in related program with intent to complete within 3 years.
• Health-care related degree/diploma with recreation skills and related documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Plans, develops, and runs recreation and leisure activities.
• Supports resident engagement and well-being.
• Observes and reports changes in residents’ ability to participate.
• Maintains spaces that support meaningful resident activity.

Conocimientos

Experience with seniors

Educación

Recreation and leisure studies degree/diploma

Enrollment in related program

Health care related degree/diploma with recreation skills

Descripción del empleo

## Recreation Worker [C] Regular Part Time [IBC 4th AAide4 0.40] AgeCare BallycliffeApply: Ajax, Ontario, Canada: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: October 26, 2026 (6 days left to apply): R26\\_06134About 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 on-going 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 Range: $23.67 - $25.34 per hourSalary 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.*