Recreation Associate

3 weeks ago


Peterborough, Canada Peterborough Retirement Residence Full time

**“How do you live in the moment?”**

The Recreation Associate reports to the Life Enrichment Manager and is expected to demonstrate commitment to resident well-being by implementing high-quality activities in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist the Life Enrichment Manager in the planning and implementation of recreation activities designed to meet individual needs and interests according to established standards
- Know how to and demonstrate evidence of increasing individual’s well-being and reducing ill-being
- Organize supplies and equipment as needed,
- Set up program area as needed,
- Keep attendance and document Resident participation in activities,
- Encourage Residents to attend programs,
- Assist Residents to and from programs,
- Meet an individual’s physical and personal care needs to a high-quality standard and with sensitivity.
- Other duties as assigned and or indicated in the Job Task Inventory

Qualifications:
The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:

- A college diploma in leisure services is an asset,
- Ability to read, write and understand English,
- Highly organized and able to work independently,
- Excellent communication skills,
- Must enjoy working with the elderly in a setting that promotes optimum independence, dignity and respect,
- Ability to use your imagination to engage others
- Must have high energy and a sense of fun,
- Ability to have meaningful engagements with others
- Clear vulnerable sector screening (w/ in last 6 months), recent TB test results (w/ in last 6 months) or Chest X-ray (w/ in last 1 yr), and two supervisory references required

What do we offer you?
- Competitive wages
- Employee benefits as per the Collective Agreement
- Employee perks
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Support for personal and professional growth

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.


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