Resident Recreation & Wellness Aide

agecare; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare in Canada is seeking a Recreation Worker to plan, develop, and run meaningful recreation and leisure activities for residents, promoting wellbeing, purpose, and community. The role involves facilitating activities in-home and in the community, documenting changes, and collaborating with families and volunteers to sustain engagement.

Candidates should have experience with seniors, a related post-secondary diploma, and be able to plan cross-domain activities with wellness in mind.

Qualifications

• Experience with seniors in long-term care preferred.
• Diploma in recreation and leisure or related field.
• Related health care qualification with activities planning.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and runs meaningful recreation and leisure activities.
• Facilitates opportunities to support resident skills, relationships and learning.
• Supports departments and communicates with residents, families and volunteers.

Skills

Seniors care

Activity planning

Family communication

Education

Recreation degree

Health care diploma

Job description

AgeCare in Canada is seeking a Recreation Worker to plan, develop, and run meaningful recreation and leisure activities for residents, promoting wellbeing, purpose, and community. The role involves facilitating activities in-home and in the community, documenting changes, and collaborating with families and volunteers to sustain engagement.

Candidates should have experience with seniors, a related post-secondary diploma, and be able to plan cross-domain activities with wellness in mind.