Activities Attendant

Seasons Retirement Communities LP • High River, AB

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for an Activities Attendant. This role assists the Activities Manager to develop and provide a wide variety of dynamic events, activities and services for residents that encourages an active lifestyle.

Requirements

• Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory
• Strong ability to motivate and encourage service team members
• Strong ability to design and deliver an activity program for seniors with enthusiasm and creativity
• Knowledge of programming for seniors
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with residents, service team members and guests
• Class G/Class 5 driver’s license with clear driver’s abstract (Applicable to Ontario/Alberta)
• Current CPR/ First Aid certification
• Current Safe Food Handler’s certification
• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Search which may include a vulnerable sector screen, will be required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a long-term care/retirement home setting is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and run engaging and fun programs for residents
• Assist residents to and from the activity if required
• Motivate residents to be active and involved
• Effectively promote activities and an active lifestyle in the home
• Assist the Fun Manager in planning and developing special events for residents
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with residents and their families in order to identify individual needs, resolve issues and evaluate resident satisfaction
• Monitor and record resident involvement in the home
• Build relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues
• All other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees