Recreation Aide

At Omni Quality Living, our passion is people. Whether you are connected to us through residency, family, or as a team member, you are the driving force behind our everyday care! We are in search of a Recreation Aide for our Delaware, ON Location - Middlesex Terrace.

Below are the responsibilities and qualifications needed for the role. But first, let’s get into what we can offer you!

Details:

• Reduced Full-Time
• 52.5 Hours per 2-week pay period
• Every Other Weekend
• Pay Rate: $22.88 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and perform group and one to one activity meeting the needs of each resident and encourages participation.
• Ensure each resident’s physical, social, intellectual, spiritual and sensory emotional needs are met through independent activities or group in accordance with Program Directors direction.
• Encourage residents who are isolated from others or who have limited social skills to have recreational interaction with others.
• Assists in developing and updating the recreational interventions addressing the needs of the residents.
• Encourage residents to continue independent activities.
• Observe and document the individual resident attendance, participation, reactions, and progress.
• Instruct residents in relaxation techniques to reduce stress and tension, stretching and limbering exercises, proper body mechanics for participation in recreational activities, pacing and energy conservation techniques, and team activities.
• Use interventions to develop specific skills, while providing opportunities for exercise, mental stimulation, creativity, and fun.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Recreation & Leisure given preference over diploma in related fields.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a social or recreation program preferred.
• Must have patience, tact, friendly disposition, enthusiasm, and developed communication skills
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office programs and good organizational skills.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada upon hire. Omni Quality Living is committed to offering accommodation to applicants with disabilities wherever possible. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact us [email protected]

Please note that this is an existing vacancy and AI is not used as part of the selection process.

Pay: $22.88 per hour

Work Location: In person