Recreationist

Posting Date
Rate of Pay
$20- $24/ hour
Job Location
Waterdown, ON
Hours of Work
20- 30 hours/ week
Start Date
Closing Date
Company Information
Company Information

School Sisters of Notre Dame
Address: 1921 Snake Road, Waterdown, Ontario L0R 2H0
Email: office [at] aldershotdentalhygiene.ca (office[at]aldershotdentalhygiene[dot]ca)

Primary duties

  • Reporting to the Life Enrichment Team Lead, the Recreation 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 Recreation Manager & Executive Director;
  • Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, 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;
  • Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings;
  • Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels;
  • Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities;
  • Assisting with meal services as required;
  • Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
Skills and Experience Required
  • College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent is required;
  • 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)- ( not mandatory )
  • Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
  • Tb Skin Test required 
How To Apply

All interested applicants please send resume and cover letter via email to Tracy Robinson, Healthcare Coordinator; trobinson [at] amssnd.org (trobinson[at]amssnd[dot]org)

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