Recreation Therapy Assistant | Temporary Full-time | 12-8pm

Recreation Therapy Assistant Uncertified / TFT / 75 hours 12pm-8pm

TFT rec aid 2 Th, F, M, Tu, W, Th, Sa, Su, Tu, W

Rate of Pay: $20.27 (as per collective agreement)

This posting is for an existing vacancy

What Sienna Offers:
We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. And we offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:
· A competitive salary and vacation package
· Health & Dental benefits program
· Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
· Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
· Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
· A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs
What You’ll Be Doing:
Join the Long Term Care team as a Recreation Aide and become an integral part of a dynamic environment focused on enhancing the lives of residents. In this role, you'll cultivate a profound connection with residents, gaining insight into their unique experiences. By fostering relationships with residents and their families, you'll provide diverse support options and engaging program selections to promote their overall health and happiness. Your individual contributions, alongside collaborative teamwork, will play a pivotal role in nurturing a home culture centered on empowering residents to live life to the fullest each day.
How You’ll Succeed:
· Contribute to the development and refinement of programs and initiatives
· Prepare the daily activities providing physical, cognitive and emotional enjoyment
· Support in assessing residents' interests, needs, and progress.
· Maintain accurate records of programs and resident involvement in accordance with departmental guidelines. Provide regular updates on resident participation and feedback to the Team Leader
· Foster social interaction among residents by leading designated activities or special events.
· Assist new residents in getting acquainted with the facility and its recreation program, facilitating introductions to other residents, and encouraging conversation and social engagement among them
Who you are:
· A post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or other related field from an indigenous Institute, private career college, college of applied arts and technology, another degree granting Institution or equivalent work experience working with seniors
· Experience in working with seniors including an understanding of motivation concepts with seniors.
· Understanding of leisure principles.
· You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work permit
· You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check applicable to the appropriate province
Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.
Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.
Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.