Recreation Worker Temporary Full Time (rwb Rw8 1.00) Agecare Westbury

Albus Linen &

Prior experience working with seniors
Long-term care setting experience preferred
Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation
The role involves planning and running meaningful recreation and leisure pursuits that promote wellbeing, purpose, and creativity for residents

Job Summary

  • The role involves planning and running meaningful recreation and leisure pursuits that promote wellbeing, purpose, and creativity for residents.
  • Candidates must assist in creating engaging environments and maintaining good communications with residents, families, and community groups.
  • The position requires observing and documenting changes in resident abilities to update the plan of care as appropriate.

Matching Summary

The role involves planning and running meaningful recreation and leisure pursuits that promote wellbeing, purpose, and creativity for residents.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Prior experience working with seniors
  • Long-term care setting experience preferred
  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation
  • Enrolled in recreation program within three years
  • Experience planning meaningful activities

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication with families and volunteers
  • Ability to foster resident engagement culture
  • Skills in therapeutic programming techniques
  • Commitment to dignity and respect for seniors

Key Requirements

  • Graduate of post-secondary diploma/degree in recreation or therapeutic recreation
  • OR enrolled in related program with intent to complete within 3 years
  • OR health care field degree with demonstrated recreation skills
  • Experience in long-term care or health care settings

Work Rights

Not specified

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