The Recreation Aide assists with the planning, organization, and delivery of recreational, social, cognitive, physical, and leisure programs that support residents’ interests, preferences, and overall quality of life at The Grand Canal Retirement Residence.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist with planning, preparing, and facilitating a variety of recreational activities, exercise programs, and special events in accordance with residents’ assessed needs, interests, and preferences.
- Support the development and implementation of activity calendars and programs that promote socialization, independence, physical well-being, cognitive stimulation, and meaningful engagement.
- Assist with organizing and supervising resident outings, including preparing residents for departure and assisting with safe loading and unloading of transportation vehicles.
- Provide assistance with special events, entertainment, celebrations, and intergenerational and community partnership programs.
- Encourage resident participation and provide appropriate support and adaptations to accommodate varying abilities, interests, and levels of functioning.
- Respond to residents’ questions, requests, and concerns in a courteous, respectful, and qualified manner, referring concerns to the Director of Recreation as appropriate.
- Assist with recreation-related administrative duties, including preparing activity materials, maintaining program supplies, completing documentation, and supporting attendance records as required.
- Contribute to residents’ individualized plans of care by supporting established recreation goals and communicating changes in residents’ interests, abilities, participation, or needs to the Director of Recreation.
- Ensure activity spaces, equipment, and supplies are safe, clean, organized, and ready for use before and after programs.
- Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork when interacting with residents, families, colleagues,



volunteers, and external community partners.
- Maintain a professional working knowledge of recreation equipment and follow all applicable health and safety requirements, organizational policies, procedures, and established practices.
- Recognize when resident needs exceed the scope of the position or personal experience and seek guidance from the Director of Recreation or other appropriate members of the leadership team.
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellent customer service, resident dignity, choice, inclusion, and confidentiality in all aspects of the role.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

WHO YOU ARE

- Post-secondary education in Recreation and Leisure Studies or a related field is preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva and related administrative tasks.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and English communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive relationships with residents, families, colleagues, and community partners.
- Ability to provide a police record check with a Vulnerable Sector Check upon hire.
- Ability to provide documentation of required tuberculosis (TB) screening upon hire, in accordance with organizational policy.

Experience:

- Retirement: 1 year (preferred)
- Recreation (can include student placements through college): 1 year (preferred)
- Seniors: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Smart Serve (required)
- CPR Certification (preferred)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Pay: From $18.75 per hour

Expected hours: 18.0 – 24.0 per week

Benefits:

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- How many years of experience working in a retirement/ltc setting do you have?

Work Location: In person

📌 Recreation Aide Part Time (Welland)
🏢 The Grand Canal Retirement Residence
📍 Welland