Recreation Aide | Permanent Full-time |Mixed shifts | 75 hours bi-weekly |Rotation: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri

Edmonton, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$41,600 / year

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 38 hours per week

Job summary

The Recreation Aide develops and facilitates programs to promote social interaction and resident well-being. They are responsible for setting up activity areas, monitoring resident progress, and maintaining accurate departmental records.

Job details

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 Aide is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection. Rate of Pay: $20.00 As an Recreation Aide 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: • 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. • Experience in working with seniors including an understanding of motivation concepts with seniors. • Understanding of leisure principles. • Computer proficiency. • Valid driver’s license. (Class F, or provincial equivalent, if you need to drive a bus). * All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Alberta applicants. * Must be available to attend the scheduled mandatory orientation, no exceptions. 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. This posting is for a new vacancy Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation, kinesiology, gerontology, or a related field. Experience working with seniors and a valid driver's license are required.