Casual Activity Assistant - Willowbend Retirement

Willowbend Retirement Community - Activity Assistant

Casual - $18.39/hr

Existing Vacancy

Riverstone Retirement Communities is a locally owned and operated company. We believe that everyone deserves to live a meaningful, engaged, and joyful life. We strive to ensure our residents live comfortably and with dignity in a safe and happy environment.

Riverstone offers a highly respected, full continuum of care to its residents with a variety of lifestyle options to best suit their needs-from Independent, Assisted living, and Memory Care. Allowing each resident the freedom to live their best life.

Our valued employees work in an environment that fosters job satisfaction, respect, responsibility, loyalty, and personal growth. We are looking for positive, caring team members who want to make a difference in the lives of seniors.

More than just Senior Living. It's a new life.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services or Equivalent Education and Experience

Background:

• Experience in Leisure with seniors 

Personal Requirements:

• 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 

FUNCTIONS:

• 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 record 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.

Riverstone Retirement is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please advise in advance if you require any accommodation during the application or selection process. Any information you send us will be handled professionally, respectfully and in complete confidence.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.