Recreation Assistant

Job summary

Plan and implement therapeutic and recreational programs to support the physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of seniors. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver person-centered care and maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

Job details

Plan and implement therapeutic and recreational programs to support the physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of seniors. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver person-centered care and maintain a safe, welcoming environment. Requires a Grade 12 diploma and a Recreation Therapy Aide certificate or diploma from a minimum 12-month program. Must hold current Food Safe and First Aid certificates, with at least one year of experience in residential care recreation.

What you’ll do

Plan and implement therapeutic and recreational programs to support the physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of seniors. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver person-centered care and maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

Requirements

Requires a Grade 12 diploma and a Recreation Therapy Aide certificate or diploma from a minimum 12-month program. Must hold current Food Safe and First Aid certificates, with at least one year of experience in residential care recreation.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Appreciation Events
• Recognition Awards

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Infection Prevention · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Therapeutic Programming
• Recreational Planning
• Resident Care
• Volunteer Supervision
• Documentation
• Infection Prevention
• Interpersonal Skills
• Time Management
• Creativity
• Compassion

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Sports & Recreation
• Social Services

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