Recreation Coordinator

4 days ago


Brantford, Ontario, Canada Sienna Senior Living Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Recreation Aide to join our team at Sienna Senior Living. As a Recreation Aide, you will play a critical role in enhancing the lives of our residents by providing engaging and meaningful activities that promote social interaction, physical activity, and mental stimulation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Program Development: Assist in the development and revision of departmental procedures and programs under the guidance of the Team Leader.
  • Activity Coordination: Set up the activity area as necessary and assist in transporting residents to and from programs, if required.
  • Resident Support: Assist in monitoring the residents' interests, needs, and progress.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain program and resident records according to departmental policies. Regularly report participation and feedback by residents to the Team Leader.
  • Social Interaction: Promote social interaction among residents by assuming leadership of assigned activities or special events, assist new residents with orientation to the building and to the recreation program, and introduce them to others within the residence and promote conversation and social interaction among residents.
  • Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Education: A post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology, or other related field from an indigenous Institute, private career college, college of applied arts and technology, another degree-granting Institution, or equivalent work experience working with seniors.
  • Experience: Experience in working with seniors, including an understanding of motivation concepts with seniors.
  • Skills: Understanding of leisure principles, computer proficiency, and a valid driver's license (Class F or provincial equivalent, if required to drive a bus).
  • Certifications: All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check (applicable to Ontario applicants) and Criminal Records Check (applicable to British Columbia applicants).
About Sienna Senior Living

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents and employees by providing a supportive and inclusive environment.



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