Recreation Assistant

OverviewJob Category: Recreation AssistantsRequisition Number: RECRE001041Location: Mississauga Adult Day ProgramPosted: September 30, 2025 • Full-Time • On-siteDescriptionFull Time (37.5hrs/week) - 6 Month contractCreate magic every day for older adultsOur Recreation Assistants provide enriching, exciting and innovative care for our club members, who are people living with dementia and other cognitive and physical challenges.Bring joy and fun to our club members by leading activities such as art, music, games, and conversation circles. Or share a quiet moment, walk together, and listen to their life experiences.With a ratio of one staff member for every four club members, you’ll have the time to really get to know the people you’re caring for. You’ll be empowered to find creative and meaningful ways to meet each club member’s individual needs. It’s person-centred care at its bestYou’ll also be surrounded by a team of caring, supportive and incredibly professional colleagues who work together to provide extraordinary care.To help you enhance your skills, we’ll also provide you with the following certifications (unless you have them already):Gentle Persuasive Approaches to Dementia Care CertificationAll of our Adult Day Program locations are recently renovated, bright and colourful places. Some have unique features such as living walls and immersion rooms, and all of them are equipped with lots of tools and technology to help you bring the space to life. They are great places to workAcclaim Health announces the availability of one (1) temporary Full Time Recreation Assistant position (equivalent to 37.5 hours/week) for the Adult Day and Caregiver Support department to work at our Mississauga Adult Day Program location for a period of six (6) months. This position will require the individual to work Monday to Friday from 9:00am – 5:00pm.Primary FunctionsAssists in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of therapeutic social and recreational programs for seniors with cognitive impairments attending the Adult Day Program.Effectively utilizes recognized communication and behaviour management strategies for working with persons with dementia.Assists in evaluating individual clients’ plan of service and monitors clients’ needs and behaviour in order to modify and update the plan.Assists with clients’ medications in accordance with caregiver instructions and following company policies, procedures, and best practices.Assists clients with activities of daily living including eating, toileting and mobility as required.Performs other related duties associated with the department as requested by the Supervisor or Director.Qualifications & EducationCommunity College Certificate in health/social science or equivalentCertification in Gentle Persuasive Approaches to Dementia CareCertification in First AidCertification in Food HandlingCurrent TB test (completed within the last 6 months)Salary & Compensation$22.29-$23.39 ($19.29-$20.39 per hour plus a $3.00 extra per hour pandemic wage enhancement for direct client care)Defined contribution pension plan (company match of 3%)Employee and Family Assistance ProgramExperience & SkillsMinimum 1 to 2 years experience in gerontology and working with cognitively impaired seniors.Understanding and knowledge of Alzheimer Disease and related disorders.Strong verbal and written communication, assessment and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.Please note – only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please inform human resources so we can ensure your equal participation in this process.#MP #J-18808-Ljbffr