Description: Reporting to the Manager of Recreation, the Recreation Assistant/Aide assists in the planning, organization, and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents.

Key Responsibilities•

• Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Manager of Recreation & Executive Director;
• Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records, informal evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting;
• Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events;
• •Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care of the elderly
• Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind
• •Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings
• Assisting with evaluations of individual resident activity levels
• Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities;
• Assisting with meal services as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications·

• Previous experience working with seniors·
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)·
• Excellent oral and written communication skills·
• An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly·
• Valid provincial driver's license to transport residents by van (i.e.: Class 4; Class F) is an asset.·
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one
• COVID-19 Vaccination
• Flu Vaccination

Hours:

21 hours bi-weekly, shifts every other weekend, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, some weekday shifts from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm and/or 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person