Recreation Worker Regular full time MRG AAide4 1.00 Regina Gardens

AgeCare Ltd.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Recreation Worker to plan, develop and run a range of meaningful recreation and leisure activities that promote wellbeing, purpose and community among residents in long-term care homes.

The role supports resident skills, relationships and lifelong learning, collaborating with residents, families and staff to create engaging spaces and to observe and document participation for care planning and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with seniors, preferably in long-term care.
• Graduate of a post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation or related field.
• Enrolled in a program to complete within three years of hire.
• Or a health care related degree with demonstrated skills in planning, developing and facilitating recreation and leisure services in care settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and run meaningful recreation and leisure activities in the home and community.
• Facilitate planned and spontaneous opportunities to promote wellbeing and skill development.
• Support resident engagement and relationships with families, volunteers and staff.
• Observe, document changes in participation and update care plans accordingly.

Skills

Experience with seniors

Resident communication

Activity planning

Education

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

Enrolled in a program with intent to complete within 3 years

Health-care related degree or diploma with relevant experience

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 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

$23.46 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.

Company Background

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: 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