Senior Living Recreation Aide — Flexible Hours

Sienna Senior Living; Kingston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living in Kingston, ON is seeking a Leisure Services Aide to support recreational programming for residents in a long-term care setting. The role helps implement activities aligned with each resident’s care plan and fosters warmth and connection within the community.

The position requires knowledge of dementia-related programming, strong communication, and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Compliance checks are required as per provincial policy.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or related field.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of programming needs for older adults diagnosed with dementia.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Providing recreation and leisure activities including outings in accordance with established policy and resident plan of care.
• Contributing to and sustaining a plan of care to meet residents’ assessed needs.
• Assisting in planning for assigned resident area activity calendars aligned with care plan goals and resident preferences.
• Identifying opportunities for residents to share skills with others inside and outside the residence.
• Identifying therapeutic recreation goals and interventions on resident care plans.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Flexible hours

Dementia care

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma/degree in recreation and leisure studies or related field

Job description

Sienna Senior Living in Kingston, ON is seeking a Leisure Services Aide to support recreational programming for residents in a long-term care setting. The role helps implement activities aligned with each resident’s care plan and fosters warmth and connection within the community.

The position requires knowledge of dementia-related programming, strong communication, and willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Compliance checks are required as per provincial policy.