Recreation Aide

**_“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”_**

Join our team as a Recreation Aide, where you'll show your dedication to kindness and well-being by focusing on person-centered activities. Be part of our mission to enhance the lives of our residents through kindness every day.

The **Recreation Aide** reports to the Program 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 Program Manager in the planning and implementation of recreation activities designed to meet individual needs and interests according to established standards.
- Know how to demonstrate evidence of increasing individual’s well-being and reducing ill-being,
- Create an enjoyable, relaxed, and entertaining environment in the residence and assume responsibility for the morale and well-being of residents,
- 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,
- Partner with community team to ensure the community is in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and/or policies; adherence to safety,
- Any and all other tasks as assigned

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

- A college diploma in leisure services is an asset, or a degree/diploma in gerontology is an asset,
- Ability to read, write, and understand English,
- Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting is an asset,
- Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors,
- Current certification in CPR and First Aid,
- 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 perks
- Support for personal and professional growth

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

**Education**: Preferred
- Post Secondary Diploma or better in Gerontology
- College or better in Leisure Services

**Licenses & Certifications**: Preferred
- CPR
- First Aid

**Skills**: Preferred
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Promote Independence, Dignity, and Respect
- Effective Communication Skills
- Demonstrate Empathy for the Needs of Seniors
- High Energy and a Sense of Fun
- Experience in a Healthcare Setting
- Experience in a Hospitality Setting
- Use imagination to engage others
- Ability to Work Independently
- Ability to Have Meaningful Interactions
- Organizational Skills
- Ability to Read