Job Opportunities in Canada
September 11, 2024
Avens - A community for Seniors
Yellowknife
OTHER
Recreation Assistant
Duties
- Assist in planning and implementing recreational activities for residents in an assisted living facility
- Provide support and supervision during recreational activities to ensure the safety and well-being of residents
- Engage residents in social and leisure activities, such as games, crafts, and outings
- Encourage resident participation and promote a positive and inclusive environment
- Assist with setting up and cleaning up activity areas
- Maintain documentation of resident participation and progress
Requirements
- Experience or knowledge in assisted living, senior care, dementia care, or nursing home settings preferred
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff members
- Compassionate and patient demeanor when working with older adults
- Ability to adapt to changing needs and preferences of residents
- Basic understanding of recreational therapy principles and techniques is a plus
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $28.53 per hour
Benefits:
Application deadline: 2024-02-16
- Assist in planning and implementing recreational activities for residents in an assisted living facility
- Provide support and supervision during recreational activities to ensure the safety and well-being of residents
- Engage residents in social and leisure activities, such as games, crafts, and outings
- Encourage resident participation and promote a positive and inclusive environment
- Assist with setting up and cleaning up activity areas
- Maintain documentation of resident participation and progress
Requirements
- Experience or knowledge in assisted living, senior care, dementia care, or nursing home settings preferred
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff members
- Compassionate and patient demeanor when working with older adults
- Ability to adapt to changing needs and preferences of residents
- Basic understanding of recreational therapy principles and techniques is a plus
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $28.53 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- French not required
Application deadline: 2024-02-16
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