Senior Living Recreation Aide - Impactful Care & Growth

Sienna Senior Living; Bobcaygeon; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental benefits program

Share Ownership and Reward Program (SO

Employee Share Purchase Plan with comp

Continuous learning and growth

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a Recreation Therapy Assistant (Uncertified) to support residents in a Long Term Care setting. The role runs 12pm-8pm shifts totaling 75 hours, focusing on activities that promote health and happiness for residents.

You will plan and lead programs, assess resident interests, and document participation, helping foster social interaction and a welcoming home culture. Eligible to work in Canada is required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or related field
• Experience working with seniors
• Understanding of leisure principles
• Legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work permit

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine recreation programs and initiatives
• Prepare daily activities for physical, cognitive and emotional enjoyment
• Assess residents' interests, needs and progress
• Record programs and resident involvement per guidelines and provide updates to the Team Leader
• Foster social interaction among residents through activities or events
• Assist new residents in getting acquainted with the recreation program and encourage social engagement

Skills

Seniors experience

Leisure principles

Motivation concepts

Education

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

Job description

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a Recreation Therapy Assistant (Uncertified) to support residents in a Long Term Care setting. The role runs 12pm-8pm shifts totaling 75 hours, focusing on activities that promote health and happiness for residents.

You will plan and lead programs, assess resident interests, and document participation, helping foster social interaction and a welcoming home culture. Eligible to work in Canada is required.