Recreation Staff

3 days ago

Sherwood Park, Canada Optima Living Full time

Are you a compassionate person who enjoys working with seniors? Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others?

If so, l**et us welcome you home to Sherwood Park, AB.**

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors.

**Responsibilities**
- Participating in the development and revision of departmental procedures and programs under the guidance of the Recreation Manager.
- Setting up the activity area as necessary and assisting in transporting residents to and from programs, if required.
- Assisting in monitoring the residents' interests, needs and progress.
- Maintaining program and resident records according to departmental policies. Regularly reports participation and feedback by residents to the Recreation Manager.
- Promoting social interaction among residents by assuming leadership of assigned activities or special events, assists new residents with orientation to the building and to the recreation program, and introduces them to the others within the residence and promoting conversation and social interaction among residents.
- Performing other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Diploma or Certificate in recreation/leisure studies or equivalent an asset
- Experience in working with seniors including an understanding of motivation concepts with seniors.
- Understanding of leisure principles.
- Computer proficiency.
- Experience in working with seniors with cognitive decline or dementia

**Conditions of Employment**
- Valid CPR and First Aid
- Clear Police Information Check
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check

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