Recreation Aide

Job summary

The Recreation Aide assists in planning, organizing, and implementing meaningful programs for residents in a long-term care setting. They are also responsible for evaluating resident progress and maintaining effective communication with families and staff.

Job details

Position: Casual Recreation Aide The successful candidate must be available to work weekdays, every other weekend, holidays and evenings as required 1–2 years of experience in Recreation, preferably in a nursing home or long-term care setting. Job Description Reporting to the Recreation Director, the Recreation Aide will assist in the planning, organization, and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents. Key Responsibilities: * Planning and implementing meaningful programs for the residents in conjunction with the Recreation Director * Evaluating and documenting the progress of the residents to meet their changing physical, mental and social needs * Maintains effective communication with residents, families, volunteers, and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events. * Attends in-services for continuing education on the comfort, care, needs and recreational activities for the residents * Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind. * Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities. * Assisting with meal services as required. * Other duties as assigned. * Working evenings and weekends Qualifications * College diploma in Recreation or Leisure Studies or a related field is required. * 1–2 years of experience in Recreation, preferably in a nursing home or long-term care setting * Proficiency in Point Click Care * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly. * Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

What you’ll do

The Recreation Aide assists in planning, organizing, and implementing meaningful programs for residents in a long-term care setting. They are also responsible for evaluating resident progress and maintaining effective communication with families and staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a college diploma in Recreation or Leisure Studies and possess 1-2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Point Click Care and a current Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening are also required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Recreation planning
• Resident evaluation
• Documentation
• Communication
• Meal service assistance
• Point Click Care
• Program organization
• Interpersonal skills
• Compassion
• Time management
• Energetic
• Effective Communication
• Leisure And Recreation
• Planning
• Long-Term Care

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation
• Recreation Aide
• Recreation / Activities Worker
• Fitness and Recreation Instructors and Programme Leaders
• Recreation Workers

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