Therapeutic recreation knowledge helps AgeCare residents maintain skills, build connections, and participate in purposeful daily programming.
As a Recreation Worker, you will develop and lead activities shaped by resident information, choices, and AgeCare’s programming approach. You will facilitate opportunities that support wellbeing, creativity, lifelong learning, personal relationships, and community. The position suits candidates with senior-care experience or relevant recreation education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop meaningful recreation and leisure pursuits
- Lead programs maximizing residents’ skills and abilities
- Support spontaneous and planned resident opportunities
- Foster engagement across departments through meaningful activities
- Observe and report changes in activity participation
Requirements:
- Experience working with seniors is preferred
- Long-term care experience is preferred
- Diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies
- Diploma or degree in therapeutic recreation or related field
- Health care education with recreation services experience accepted
Use therapeutic recreation, communication, and resident-centered programming skills to create purposeful experiences for AgeCare residents.