Recreation Aide

Job Summary

Join our dedicated team as a Recreation Aide (Until February 2027), where you will play a vital role in enriching the lives of seniors and individuals with disabilities through engaging recreational activities. This energetic position involves creating a vibrant, inclusive environment that promotes socialization, physical activity, and mental well-being. Your compassionate approach and enthusiasm will help foster a warm community atmosphere, ensuring residents feel valued, supported, and inspired every day.

Duties & Responsibilities

RECREATION & WELL-BEING

• Plan, schedule, and effectively facilitate programs at HMLTC ranging from small to large groups, and during special events to meet the needs of the residents.
• Assist with coordinating and communicating programs, purchase supplies, decorate, set up, oversee, assist residents, clean up, document, and evaluate programs;
• Establish a working relationship with residents/families and coworkers to meet their needs by using therapeutic communication;
• Support the residents in in achieving high-quality social and personal experiences;
• Support families and team members' in understanding the importance of Resident choices in relation to recreation and leisure education and participation;
• Observe and report changes in physical ability of the residents to the home area nurse or supervisor;
• Collaborate with other therapy programs such as pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, and to connect the Long Term Care residents with the community

CLERICAL DUTIES

• Support Recreation Therapy Assistants when needed resident assessments, establish goals and interventions based on the residents' identified needs and concerns;
• Support Recreation Therapy Assistants in documenting quarterly, major change and annual reviews along with care plans;
• Record attendance and keep recreation participation and interest records as required including progress notes;
• Assist with inventory control and provide input in equipment selection;
• Participate in quality management program as required: audits, home’s committees, and other initiative.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Report any equipment malfunction to the Director of Resident Programs;
• Contribute to a culture of relationship-based care by improving safety, quality, resident and staff satisfaction within HMLTC
• Incorporate numerous essential components and, using recognised approaches and resources, develops and nurtures leadership, staff, families, and care partners to be person-centered and relationship-focused.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Fosters a positive work environment, as well as customer service in all aspects of care
• Carries oneself in a professional manner at all times and in reference to the Team Member Code of Conduct; maintaining professionalism while interacting with all stakeholders at all times;
• Works/provides support to the HMLTC team as requested to support residents;
• Other duties as assigned.

We believe in and support our diverse workforce, understanding fostering an inclusive work environment is a key part of successful growth. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and we are committed to working with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Application question(s):

• Do you have a vulnerable sector check from within the last 6 months?
• Do you have a two-step TB test from within the last 6 months?
• Do you understand this job will require some day shifts, evening shifts and every other weekend?

Work Location: In person