Recreation Aide

3 weeks ago


Niagara Falls, Canada Chapel Heights a Sedona Senior Community Full time

**Job description**

**Job Overview**: We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Recreation Therapists to join our team and provide personalized 1:1 companionship, support, and engagement to residents participating in our Resident Engagement Companion (R.E.C.) program. In this role, you will be responsible for creating a positive and enriching experience for residents, fostering emotional well-being through tailored activities, and engaging in general care duties.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**1:1 Engagement Sessions**:

- Engage with assigned residents, implementing therapeutic activities based on their preferences and goals.
- Foster meaningful connections and provide companionship to enhance emotional, physical, social, spiritual, and physical well-being.

**General Care Duties**:

- Assist residents with organizing their living space, including putting away clothes.
- Check and replace oxygen tanks as needed.
- Assist with mealtime activities, including cutting food and providing support as necessary.
- Ensure the safety and cleanliness of the resident's room.

**Assisting New Residents**:

- Provide support and orientation to new residents joining the community.
- Facilitate introductions and help them feel comfortable in their new environment.

**Reporting to Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator**:

- Provide updates on resident progress, concerns, or special requests.
- Collaborate with the coordinator to ensure seamless coordination of personalized programs.
- Documentation through ActivityPro to maintain communication between program participants, Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator, and families.

**Supporting the Recreation Department**
- Assist with portering of residents to large activities and entertainment.
- Support recreation department when necessary.

**Qualifications**:

- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy or a related field.
- Registration or good standing with TRO and/or NCTRC.
- Previous experience working with elderly populations and individuals living with dementia in a therapeutic setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently.
- Ability to tailor activities to meet individual resident needs.
- Flexibility to adapt to variations in residents' schedules and preferences.

This position as a Recreation Aide offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of seniors by providing engaging recreational activities. If you have a passion for working with seniors, specifically in a 1:1 setting, and creating a fun and stimulating environment, we would love to hear from you.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person


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