Posted 5 months ago
Recreation Aide - AgeCare Mount Royal
@ Bloom Limited Partnership
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Bloom Limited Partnership is hiring a casual Recreation Aide for AgeCare Mount Royal in Calgary. The role plans and runs recreation programs, outings and daily activities for seniors in long-term care, and keeps department records. The posting requires a college diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent, prior work with seniors, and a valid Class 4 or Class F licence plus a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Responsibilities:
- Planning and running recreation programs for residents
- Facilitating scheduled and pre-arranged outings
- Assessing resident activity levels
- Keeping department records and evaluations
- Assisting with meal services
Requirements summary:
- College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent
- Previous experience working with seniors
- Valid Class 4 or Class F driver's licence
- Current Vulnerable Sector Check
- Excellent oral and written communication
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Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Class 4, Class F |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector, criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology |
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Bloom Limited Partnership
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 224 |
About Us
At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.
The Opportunity:
The Recreation Aide assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates residents regarding recreation therapy. The Recreation Aide will be assigned duties reflective of his/her level of education, preparation, demonstrated skill level, AgeCare policies and procedures and the Collaborative Care Model.
What You Will Do:
- Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Recreation Manager & Executive Director;
- Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting;
- Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events;
- Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care of the elderly;
- Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind;
- Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings;
- Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels;
- Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities;
- Assisting with meal services as required;
- Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
- Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct;
- Complete other duties as assigned.
What You Will Need:
- College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent is required;
- Previous experience working with seniors;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly;
- Valid provincial driver's license to transport residents by van (i.e.: Class 4; Class F).
- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
Work Location: AgeCare Mount Royal
Address: 1813 9ST SW, Calgary, AB, T2T 3C2
FTE: Casual
Employment Type: Casual
If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!
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