Casual Activity Assistant - Timberwalk Retirement

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.