Resident Recreation & Wellness Facilitator

AgeCare; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking a Recreation Worker to plan, develop, and run meaningful recreation and leisure pursuits that promote wellbeing, purpose, creativity, a sense of community, lifelong learning, and fun in residents' homes.

You will facilitate planned and spontaneous activities, support residents’ skills and connections, help maintain engaging spaces, and collaborate with families, volunteers, and staff to foster resident engagement.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level or diploma in recreation/leisure studies or therapeutic recreation.
• Enrolled in a related program with intent to complete within three years.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and run recreation and leisure activities.
• Support development of resident skills, relationships, and participation.
• Create engaging spaces/environments in the home for meaningful activities.
• Communicate with residents, families, volunteers, and community groups.
• Document changes in residents' ability to participate and update care plans.

Skills

Experience with seniors

Resident communication

Education

Diploma in recreation

Degree in therapeutic recreation

Job description

AgeCare is seeking a Recreation Worker to plan, develop, and run meaningful recreation and leisure pursuits that promote wellbeing, purpose, creativity, a sense of community, lifelong learning, and fun in residents' homes.

You will facilitate planned and spontaneous activities, support residents’ skills and connections, help maintain engaging spaces, and collaborate with families, volunteers, and staff to foster resident engagement.