Recreation Worker Regular Full Time (RWB RW9 1.00) AgeCare Westbury

AgeCare; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-term care organization in Toronto seeks a Recreation Worker to develop and manage leisure activities promoting resident well-being and community connections. Ideal candidates will have experience with seniors and relevant educational qualifications. The role emphasizes engagement, creativity, and support for residents' skills, ensuring a lively, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with seniors in a long-term care setting.
• Graduate of a post-secondary program in recreation or related field.
• Enrolled in a relevant program with intention to complete within three years.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement daily recreation and leisure activities.
• Create engaging spaces supporting meaningful resident activities.
• Maintain communications with residents, families, and community groups.
• Observe and document changes in resident capabilities.
• Support departments in fostering resident engagement.
• Lead programs that maximize residents' skills and abilities.
• Evaluate the recreation program for quality improvements.

Skills

Experience with seniors

Recreation program planning

Communication skills

Observation and documentation

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies

Health care related field degree or diploma

Job description

Overview

AgeCare is dedicated to empowering residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing health and well-being. We believe we are working in residents' homes and strive to provide a comfortable, person-centered environment. Working in long‑term care is more than 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 promote 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.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!