Recreation Assistant

3 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada The Edinburgh Full time

**Recreation Assistant Position Opening February 5, 2024**

**Position: Temporary Part-Time Recreation Assistant**

**21 hours bi-weekly, shifts every other weekend, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, some weekday shifts from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm and/or 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm,**

**Description**:
Reporting to the Manager of Recreation, the Recreation Assintant/Aide assists in the planning, organization, and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Manager of Recreation & Executive Director;
- Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records, informal evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting;
- Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events;
- Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care of the elderly;
- Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind;
- Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings;
- Assisting with evaluations of individual resident activity levels;
- Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities;
- Assisting with meal services as required;
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- Previous experience working with seniors
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly
- Valid provincial driver's license to transport residents by van (i.e.: Class 4; Class F) is an asset.
- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal

Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
- COVID-19 Vaccination
- Flu Vaccination

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: From $16.55 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 10.5 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to Commute:

- Ottawa, ON K1M 2H6 (required)

Work Location: In person


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