Part Time Day Activity Assistant - Foxview Retirement

Claridge Homes•Ottawa, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Riverstone Retirement Communities is a locally owned and operated company dedicated to ensuring residents live a meaningful, engaged, and joyful life with comfort, dignity, safety, and happiness. Riverstone offers a full continuum of care, including Independent, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The company fosters a work environment that values job satisfaction, respect, responsibility, loyalty, and personal growth. They are seeking positive, caring team members to make a difference in the lives of seniors.

Requirements

Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services or Equivalent Education and Experience
Experience in Leisure with seniors
Demonstrate organizational, leadership, and animation skills
Creative and innovative
Work as part of a team
Capable of adapting to different situations and change
Keen interest in working with seniors

Responsibilities

Participate in the planning, organization, promotion, and evaluation of activities
Animate individual and group activities
Encourage residents to participate in activities of their choice
Assist residents during activity time
Keep attendance records of all activities
Encourage volunteer and family member participation in activities
Participate in departmental staff meetings
Participate in in-service training programs
Participate in a three-month probationary evaluation and annually thereafter, in collaboration with the Recreations Manager
Be aware of and endeavor to respect and promote Resident Rights and Responsibilities
Adhere to all policies and procedures of the recreation department