Activities Assistant - Oakville, Canada - Vistamere by Fieldgate Living

Vistamere by Fieldgate Living

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Oakville, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Vistamere by Fieldgate Retirement Living is looking for an Activities Assistant to join our team

Job Description:
Activities Co-Ordinator

To assist the Activities Coordinator in planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring, and evaluating recreation and leisure services which will enhance the lifestyle of Residents.
To provide opportunities for Residents to participate in activities that they enjoy and to develop new social, recreational, educational, leisure interests and pastimes.
To ensure compliance with Regulatory requirements. To ensure effective operation and continuous improvement of the recreation services.
To effectively represent the interests of the residence in all interactions with the public, residents, families, and coworkers.

Key Accountabilities:

To assist in the effective and efficient operation of all aspects of the Recreation Program in accordance with standards, policies, and practices of the residence and in compliance with

- legislative and regulatory requirements.

Ensuring that Health & Safety policies, practices, standards, and legislated/regulated requirements are in place and always maintained.

Resident Care and Services

The quality of Resident programming, in accordance with the residence standards and legislative and regulatory requirements.
Implementing a diverse recreational program to enhance the wellbeing of our residents by planning activities and outings, guest speakers, entertainment, etc.
Assisting with the provision of a program to educate and promote a healthy lifestyle, offer mental and physical. stimulation, and promote a lively interactive atmosphere.
Promotes and supports a team environment.
Works COoperatively with the Activities Coordinator, the management team, volunteers, families, and other staff members.

Qualifications:

Relevant experience in Retirement industries or working with seniors
Post secondary education in Recreation, Activation, or Health Care an asset
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to respecting values and maintaining confidentiality of residents
Ability to adapt to changing needs of older adults
A positive attitude, enthusiasm, and energy
Physical abilities: bending, stretching, sitting, standing, lifting up to 50 lbs.
Flexibility to work holidays, evenings, and weekends
Effective verbal and written English communication skills