About the role
If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!
The Recreation Assistant is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.
This is a Casual position.
Availability we are looking for is any day of the week 9am-5pm.
Flexibility to work weekends is required.
Wage Leveling rate of pay $29.60 per hour until such time that wage leveling ends, then the pay rate will reflect the collective agreement pay rates.
As a Recreation Assistant your typical day will impact in the following ways:
- Participating in the development and revision of departmental procedures and programs under the guidance of the Team Leader.
- 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 Team Leader.
- 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.
Must haves:
- Experience in working with seniors in Assisted or Independent Living is required, including an understanding of motivation concepts with seniors.
- 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.
- Class 4 Driver's License is an asset.
- Understanding of leisure principles.
- Computer proficiency.
- All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check.
Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.
Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.
About Sienna Senior Living
At Sienna Senior Living, our Purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life. Our work does not stop at providing the highest quality of service and care to our residents - it goes much further. Each and every day, we strive to bring happiness into our residents’ lives by enabling our team to put their passion for their work into action and supporting families to bring joy into our homes.
Sienna is one of Canada’s largest owners and operators of senior living options, with 93 high-quality residences in key markets in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. We offer independent living, assisted living and memory care under our Aspira retirement brand, as well as long-term care, specialized programs and services, and expert management services. Our approximately 12,000 team members are committed to helping residents discover happiness through personalization, choice and community engagement in a comfortable, home-like setting.
Our aim is to consistently create a positive resident experience, along with a high-performing team and workplace culture that are driven by shared Values and a commitment to innovation and excellence. As leaders in the sector, we leverage technology and best practices to constantly set new benchmarks for quality. At the same time, we never lose sight of our vision— to be Canada’s most trusted and most loved senior living provider.
About the role
If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!
The Recreation Assistant is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.
This is a Casual position.
Availability we are looking for is any day of the week 9am-5pm.
Flexibility to work weekends is required.
Wage Leveling rate of pay $29.60 per hour until such time that wage leveling ends, then the pay rate will reflect the collective agreement pay rates.
As a Recreation Assistant your typical day will impact in the following ways:
- Participating in the development and revision of departmental procedures and programs under the guidance of the Team Leader.
- 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 Team Leader.
- 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.
Must haves:
- Experience in working with seniors in Assisted or Independent Living is required, including an understanding of motivation concepts with seniors.
- 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.
- Class 4 Driver's License is an asset.
- Understanding of leisure principles.
- Computer proficiency.
- All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check.
Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.
Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.
About Sienna Senior Living
At Sienna Senior Living, our Purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life. Our work does not stop at providing the highest quality of service and care to our residents - it goes much further. Each and every day, we strive to bring happiness into our residents’ lives by enabling our team to put their passion for their work into action and supporting families to bring joy into our homes.
Sienna is one of Canada’s largest owners and operators of senior living options, with 93 high-quality residences in key markets in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. We offer independent living, assisted living and memory care under our Aspira retirement brand, as well as long-term care, specialized programs and services, and expert management services. Our approximately 12,000 team members are committed to helping residents discover happiness through personalization, choice and community engagement in a comfortable, home-like setting.
Our aim is to consistently create a positive resident experience, along with a high-performing team and workplace culture that are driven by shared Values and a commitment to innovation and excellence. As leaders in the sector, we leverage technology and best practices to constantly set new benchmarks for quality. At the same time, we never lose sight of our vision— to be Canada’s most trusted and most loved senior living provider.