Recreation Aide

**Position Overview**

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,
- Create an enjoyable, relaxed and entertaining environment in the residence and assumes 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 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**
- A college diploma in leisure services is an asset, or a degree/diploma in gerontology an asset,
- Ability to read, write and understand English,
- Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting 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

**Work Environment**

We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, in accordance with industry standards and in compliance with legislative requirements, which includes taking steps to prevent/minimize occupational injury and illness.

We are also committed to meeting the accessibility standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, including making accessibility an integral part of recruiting, hiring and supporting employees with disabilities.

**Physical Demands**

A physical demands analysis is required by an employer to determine whether an employee has the medical ability, critical strength, and mobility to safely work in a specific job. It provides the information to compare the abilities of an employee with what is required to safely perform the tasks of the position. Please refer to the Health and Safety Manual for position specific physical demands analysis.

**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