Senior Living Recreation & Wellness Coordinator

Albus Laundry Services Inc.; Ajax; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare in Ajax, ON is seeking a Recreation Worker to plan, develop and run meaningful recreation and leisure activities that promote wellbeing, purpose, creativity, community, lifelong learning and fun.

The role facilitates planned and spontaneous opportunities to support the maintenance and development of resident skills, relationships, and personal connections, in accord with AgeCare’s philosophy.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors in long-term care preferred.
• Ability to plan and facilitate inclusive recreation programs.
• Strong communication with residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, planning and implementing daily recreation activities.
• Plan activities in home and community settings reflecting resident preferences.
• Document participation and progress; update plans of care as needed.
• Support departments to foster resident engagement; model engaging programming.

Skills

Senior care experience

Program planning

Resident communication

Education

Diploma/degree in recreation and leisure studies

Health-care related diploma/degree

Enrollment in relevant program within 3 years

Job description

AgeCare in Ajax, ON is seeking a Recreation Worker to plan, develop and run meaningful recreation and leisure activities that promote wellbeing, purpose, creativity, community, lifelong learning and fun.

The role facilitates planned and spontaneous opportunities to support the maintenance and development of resident skills, relationships, and personal connections, in accord with AgeCare’s philosophy.