Recreation Aide – Part Time (pt) - Blenheim Community Village

extendicare

Blenheim, Ontario, Canada
$24.27 - $25.88; not specified; not specified ph
Part time
Assist in program planning and implementation
Maintain department records and charting
Communicate with residents, families, and staff
Extendicare is seeking a part-time Recreation Aide for their Blenheim Community Village, focusing on creating engaging programs for seniors. The ideal candidate should have a background in recreation or gerontology, with experience working with elderly individuals and strong communication skills

Job Summary

  • Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Recreation Manager & Executive Director.
  • Maintain effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events.
  • Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Extendicare is seeking a part-time Recreation Aide for their Blenheim Community Village, focusing on creating engaging programs for seniors. The ideal candidate should have a background in recreation or gerontology, with experience working with elderly individuals and strong communication skills.

Salary

$24.27 - $25.88; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Assist in program planning and implementation
  • Maintain department records and charting
  • Communicate with residents, families, and staff
  • Work with vulnerable adults
  • Uphold organizational values and code of conduct

Nice-to-have

  • Energetic and compassionate demeanor
  • Enjoys working with the elderly
  • Fostering accessible and inclusive hiring

Key Requirements

  • College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent
  • Previous experience working with seniors
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Valid provincial driver's license (Class 4; Class F)
  • Vulnerable Sector Check (within six months)

Work Rights

Not specified

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