Activities - Activity Assistant (Westpointe) - Ottawa, Canada - Riverstone Retirement Communities

Riverstone Retirement Communities

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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WESTPOINTE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY - ACTIVITY ASSISTANT
Part-Time - $17.77/hr

Riverstone Retirement Communities is a locally owned and operated company offering, a highly respected, full continuum of care to it's residents.

We believe that everyone deserves to live a meaningful, engaged and joyful life. We strive to ensure our residents live comfortably and with dignity in a safe and happy environment.

Riverstone offers our residents a variety of lifestyle options to best suit their needs-from independent to assisted living, including memory care.

Our valued employees work in an environment that fosters job satisfaction, respect, responsibility, loyalty and personal growth. We are looking for positive, caring team members who want to make a difference in the lives of seniors.

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 inservice training programs;
In collaboration with the Recreations Manager, participate in a threemonth 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.