Recreation Team Member Reg. Part Time [RWL AAide8 0.40] AgeCare Wenleigh

At AgeCare our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents homes and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

As a Recreation Team Member you will facilitate planned and spontaneous opportunities that will enable residents to maintain or develop their skills and knowledge and foster engagement in pursuits that promote wellbeing purpose creativity a sense of lifelong learning and fun!

What you will do:

• Build relationships to learn about the unique interests and needs of each resident
• Develop plan and lead recreation and leisure activities spanning all dimensions of wellness ensuring these opportunities are matched to resident abilities
• Provide leadership and support to all team members to promote opportunities for meaningful resident engagement
• Foster partnerships with families and within the community to enhance resident engagement opportunities
• Complete assessments and all required documentation and participate in quality improvement processes

What you will need:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in recreation and leisure studies therapeutic recreation or other related field or current enrollment in one of these programs with the intent to successfully complete the program within the next three years of being hired.

OR

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in a health care related field and demonstrated skills knowledge and experience in providing recreation and leisure services in a health care setting including:
  • Planning developing and facilitating meaningful activities across all domains of wellness for individuals of varying levels of functioning
  • Assessment care planning and other related documentation
  • Therapeutic programming techniques and approaches
  • Application of recreation and leisure principles and practices and implementation of these in a long-term care or health care setting
  • And supporting others to foster a culture of resident engagement.
• A passion for working with seniors and a desire to improve their lives through meaningful engagement
• Excellent communication organization and computer skills
• Previous software experience within Point Click Care Activity Pro and Microsoft Office is an asset.

This job posting is for an active open position and all applications are reviewed by our team without the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Canadian work experience is not required. If you are qualified and where applicable licensed or registered for the position we welcome your application.