Casual Activity Assistant - Foxview 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.