Recreation Aide - Long Term Care Home

Position: Part Time Recreation Aide The successful candidate must be available to work weekdays, weekends, holidays and evenings as required. Job Description Reporting to the Recreation Director, the Recreation Aide will assist in the planning, organization, and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents. Key Responsibilities: * Planning and implementing meaningful programs for the residents in conjunction with the Recreation Director * Evaluating and documenting the progress of the residents to meet their changing physical, mental and social needs * Maintains effective communication with residents, families, volunteers, and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events. * Attends in-services for continuing education on the comfort, care, needs and recreational activities for the residents * Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind. * Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities. * Assisting with meal services as required. * Other duties as assigned. * Working evenings and weekends Qualifications * College diploma in Recreation or Leisure Studies or a related field is required. * Previous experience working with seniors. * Proficiency in Point Click Care * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly. * Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

The Recreation Aide assists in planning and implementing meaningful recreational programs for residents in a long-term care setting. They are responsible for documenting resident progress and maintaining communication with families and staff.

A college diploma in Recreation or Leisure Studies and previous experience working with seniors are required. Candidates must possess a current Vulnerable Sector Screening and proficiency in Point Click Care.

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• Program Planning
• Resident Documentation
• Communication Skills
• Point Click Care
• Elderly Care
• Activity Implementation
• Patient Evaluation
• Energetic
• Effective Communication
• Leisure And Recreation
• Compassion
• Planning
• Communication

• Healthcare
• Sports & Recreation
• Social Services
• Long Term Care Aide
• Recreation / Activities Worker
• Fitness and Recreation Instructors and Programme Leaders
• Recreation Workers

Minimum education

College diploma

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week