Activities Assistant

3 weeks ago


Waterloo, Canada Lutherwood (Luther Village on the Park) Full time

**OUR VISION: COMMUNITIES WHERE ALL CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCE MENTAL WELLNESS, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE.**

To better serve the diverse needs of our community, Lutherwood is committed to creating an anti
- racist, anti-oppressive environment where leaders, staff, clients, residents, and community members are represented across the agency. Representation, celebration and allyship for all ethnicities, races, sexual/gender identities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and beliefs, are valued at Lutherwood.

There are two part-time contract Activities Assistant positions starting June 5, 2023 - August 25, 2023 working 30.0 hours per week. This position is eligible for funding by the Canada Summer Jobs program (CSJ). CSJ is an initiative to help young people between the ages of 15 and 30, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to transition successfully into the labour market.

**Your Role**:

- Responsible to the Manager of Wellness Services for the delivery of life enriching activities to promote quality of life for all residents.
- Responsible for maintaining an environment which promotes the health and well-being of the residents.
- Maintains confidentiality of information related to residents and their families.

**Your Talents and Experience**:

- Has experience working with seniors and a sound understanding and empathy for the needs of seniors and their families.
- Strong interpersonal skills, highly creative, works well under own initiative and displays sound judgment.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
- Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, problem solve creatively and work within a multi
- disciplinary team environment.
- Formal education in recreation/re-motivation therapy from an accredited College or University.
- Training in gerontology preferred.
- Certified fitness instructor an asset.

**Additional Requirements**:

- To be eligible, youth must:

- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment*;
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and,
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

**What's in it for you?**
- Rate of Pay:

- At Lutherwood all salaries are categorized under a series of "bands" determined during our job evaluation process.
- Job Band E (hourly wages): Min - $22.04, Mid - $23.69, Max - $26.48
- Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (no cost)
- Discounted GRT passes through membership with TravelWise

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract

**Salary**: $22.04-$26.48 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-06-05


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