Overview

The Recreation Director plans and leads engaging, inclusive activities that support residents’ social connection, creativity, physical well-being, and quality of life. This role serves older adults in a senior care setting and adapts programs to meet a range of interests, abilities, and support needs, including those of residents living with dementia or disabilities.

Duties

- Develop and coordinate a diverse calendar of recreational, social, cultural, and wellness activities.
- Lead group and individual programs, adapting participation to residents’ preferences, abilities, and care plans.
- Create welcoming opportunities for residents to build relationships, express themselves, and remain engaged.
- Collaborate with caregivers, nursing staff, families, volunteers, and community partners to support resident participation and well-being.
- Use dementia-informed approaches to make activities accessible and meaningful for residents with cognitive changes.
- Support residents with disabilities by identifying appropriate accommodations and encouraging participation with dignity.
- Track attendance, gather feedback, and maintain activity schedules and program records.




- Prepare activity spaces and materials, and follow applicable safety and facility procedures.
- Communicate program updates and resident interests or concerns to the appropriate team members.

Requirements

- Experience planning or leading recreation, activities, or engagement programs; experience in assisted living, nursing home, or other senior care settings is preferred.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities is an asset.
- Familiarity with dementia care and person-centered approaches is preferred.
- Caregiving or direct-care experience is beneficial.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with residents, families, and colleagues.
- Creativity, patience, organization, and the ability to adapt activities to different needs and abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a care team and follow facility policies and safety practices.

Pay: $20.30 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Recreation Director (Gander)
🏢 Nightingale Manor
📍 Gander