Recreation Worker Long Term Care

Plan meaningful recreation programs for AgeCare residents while supporting wellbeing, creativity, community, and lifelong learning in long-term care.

The Recreation Worker plans, develops, and runs recreation and leisure pursuits for residents. This role facilitates planned and spontaneous opportunities supporting skills, knowledge, relationships, and personal connections. Programming reflects resident information, choices, and AgeCare’s person-centered philosophy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement daily recreation and leisure activities
• Create engaging spaces supporting resident activity and participation
• Communicate with residents, families, volunteers, and community agencies
• Document changes in residents’ ability to participate
• Evaluate recreation programming and quality improvement processes

Requirements:

• Prior experience working with seniors, preferably in long-term care
• Diploma or degree in recreation, therapeutic recreation, or related field
• Enrollment in a related program with completion intended within three years
• Health care diploma or degree with recreation services experience
• Skills in assessment, care planning, documentation, and therapeutic programming

Bring recreation planning, therapeutic programming, and resident engagement skills to meaningful activities at AgeCare Westbury.