Casual Activity Assistant - Maplewood Retirement

Claridge Homes•Ottawa, ON

6d•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, allowing residents to live their best lives. The company fosters job satisfaction, respect, responsibility, loyalty, and personal growth for its employees. This role is for a Casual Activity Assistant at Maplewood Retirement, with an hourly rate of $20.23.

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.
In collaboration with the Recreations Manager, participate in a three-month probationary evaluation and annually thereafter.
Is aware and endeavors to respect and promote Resident Rights and Responsibilities.
Adhere to all policies and procedures of the recreation department.