49 Recreation Staff jobs in Canada

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 Part Time Recreation Assistant 

JOB SUMMARY:
As a valued interdisciplinary team member, the Recreation Aide, under the direction of the Recreation Manager, implements recreation and life enrichment programs which meet the physical, social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs of the Residents. Ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per the Strategic Directions of Park Place Seniors Living.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible day-to-day for the preparation, implementation and evaluation of recreation programs in addition to the maintenance of Resident attendance records for those programs.
2. Ensures that every Resident is involved in identified recreational activities in order to meet the goals of the Resident's recreational treatment plan. Leads, instructs and motivates Residents in individual and group leisure pursuits.
3. Records complete, accurate and relevant data for every Resident according to Park Place charting protocol.
4. Maintains ongoing communication with other interdisciplinary team members and works collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) including volunteers to support Residents’ wishes and needs.
5. When Resident programs occur off-site, accompanies Residents with other employees and/or family members or substitute decision-maker to ensure safety at all times.
6. Attends relevant education sessions.
7. Assists with the Park Place Quality Assurance program audits and evaluations to determine results and effectiveness of current programs.
8. Responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of Residents, visitors, self, other employees, volunteers, and the general public.
9. Report near miss, injury, equipment damage and accidents to the supervisor immediately and complete required reports.
10. Report unsafe work conditions and unsafe acts.
11. Make safety suggestions.
12. Performs other related duties as required.
HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Responsible to read, understand and comply with Park Place’s and provincially mandated Occupational Health and Safety policies and safe work practices
Involved in all aspects of the Health and Safety Program including: Uses safe work procedures Promotes health and safety policy and awareness, Makes safety suggestions, Reads OHS minutes posted
Responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of Residents, self, other employees and the public . Reports any near miss, injury, and accident or equipment damage to supervisor immediately and completes required reports. Corrects and/or reports unsafe conditions 
Sets a good example
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Certification in Recreation Aide and/or related area with a minimum of one (1) year recent related experience preferred. equivalences may be considered Valid First Aid/CPR certification Class 4 Driver's License (preferred)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent written and verbal English language skills with a strong ability to communicate with and understand the changing needs of Residents’ living in long term care. 
Must be organized, dependable and flexible. 
Must possess the ability to make decisions and be accountable for those decisions. 
Strong communicator with Residents, families, employees, volunteers, and visitors. 
Proven ability to prioritize and organize workload. 
Team building skills. 
Ability to facilitate resolution of problems/conflicts.
EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, facsimile, and photocopier PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The Recreation Aide position requires a significant amount of walking sitting and standing throughout the shift. A frequent amount of squatting, bending, kneeling and reaching. Requires occasional heavy lifting, pushing and/or pulling of heavy objects, and moving of furniture.
HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS – ENVIRONMENT: Physical: Strain on shoulder, neck and back, eye strain/injury Environmental: Draught, dust exposure, working alone situation, using equipment with moving parts, hazards outside of the Home. Chemical: Cleaning and disinfectants Biological: Exposure to communicable diseases i.e. colds, influenza, GI Radiation: Minimal
 

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Recreation Assistant (Casual/Permanent)

The Heights at Mount View | Victoria, B.C., Canada | Permanent- Casual   
 

The Opportunity    

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. As the Recreation Assistant at The Heights at Mount View, you will conduct a program of therapeutic and recreational activities designed to meet the physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs of our residents. 

About The Role  

As a Recreation Assistant, you play a key role in creating a vibrant and supportive environment for residents. Under the direction of the Recreation Therapy Manager, your day-to-day task involves planning and implementing recreational programs that promote health, wellness, and independence while ensuring that activities are safe and engaging. You also assist with resident care, help with mealtimes, and provide direction to volunteers. By fostering positive relationships with residents, families, and team members, you help ensure that each resident's unique needs are met while also modelling the values and servant leadership principles of Baptist Housing.  (This is a unionized position)

Requirements   

• Grade 12 completion 
• Recreation Therapy Aide certificate or diploma (minimum 12-month program) 
• Current Food Safe Certificate 
• Unrestricted Class 4 License with a clear driver's abstract or a willingness to obtain a Class 4 License 
• Current First Aid Certificate 
• At least 1 year of experience in implementing recreation programs in residential care 
• A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered, such as a Registered Care Aide certificate with an additional activity aide certificate. 

About You    

You are a compassionate and empathetic individual who genuinely aligns with Baptist Housing's values. Your love for the elderly and understanding of their unique needs shine through in everything you do. With a positive "can-do" attitude and a flexible approach, you adapt easily to change and tackle challenges with strong problem-solving skills. Your exceptional interpersonal skills and engaging personality make you a natural at building relationships and creating a sense of community. You are organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing your time effectively, whether working independently or as part of a team. With a great sense of humour and a knack for promoting fun, you bring enthusiasm to the workplace. You are knowledgeable about purposeful activities and wellness programs, and your creativity allows you to tailor experiences to meet the needs of residents. You are comfortable using computers and related software, and you understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality. Above all, you are driven by a deep desire to serve others and contribute to a positive, supportive environment for residents.  

Compensation & Benefits    

As a member of the Hospital Employees Union, you will earn an hourly wage of $29.83 and be welcomed into an environment where support for you is prioritized. 
 

Baptist Housing Careers 

Our Promise 

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. Joining Baptist Housing means becoming a part of a committed and compassionate team that strives to create a warm and relational community where you can confidently bring your whole self to work, knowing that your contributions are valued and recognized. Our people and our values are what set us apart, and together we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. 

Why Work at Baptist Housing? 

• Meaningful Service: Your work matters! You can make a real impact on the lives of our residents. Your role is both fulfilling and purposeful. 
• Supportive & Fun Community: We're more than colleagues. Experience a supportive, safe and fun environment where we take our work seriously, but not ourselves. 
• Recognition & Appreciation: Experience appreciation events and receive recognition awards through our team programs.

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Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Let us welcome you home to White Heather Manor in Kelowna, BC

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada. 

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home. 

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors. 

As the Recreation Manager, you are responsible for providing recreation activities to promote physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs of our residents. 

Responsibilities 

• Engage residents through conversation to identify recreation wants, needs, and abilities 
• Assessment and research in order to develop recreation plan 
• Implement and coordinate programs, including transportation 
• Monitor and support recreation team and/or volunteers in delivery of programs  
• Measure and evaluate success of program, redesign as needed 
• Recruit, orientate, schedule and monitor volunteers 
• Coordinate church services, entertainment, and special events 
• Purchase recreation supplies as needed within the recreation budget 
• Coordinate transportation schedule and drivers’ schedule for offsite activities, use company vehicle for transportation as needed 
• Coordinate a yearly schedule of special events, lead decorating for special events 
• Prepare monthly recreation reports as required 
• Write and publish monthly newsletter and calendar of events, gathering feedback from residents 
• Provide training for recreation team and/or volunteers 
• Oversee the maintenance of recreation equipment and report any concerns 
• Develop and implement volunteer appreciation program 
• Operate in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 
• Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred 
• Completion of Therapeutic Recreation program
• Recreation Therapist degree 
• Registered with provincial Therapeutic Recreation association and in good standing 
• Valid provincial class 4 driver's license required 
• Completion of CPR and First Aid is an asset 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners 
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests 
• Superior oral and written communication skills 
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve 

Conditions of Employment 

• Clear drivers abstract 
• Clear Police Information Check 
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check 

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JOB TITLE: Recreation Programmer
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
REPORTS TO: Director of Recreation, Diane MacInnis

HOURS OF WORK: Subject to Rotation

PURPOSE:

Enhance residents' quality of life by developing and facilitating engaging recreational programs tailored to their individual needs. Foster a sense of accomplishment, self-expression, and community involvement. Assist in planning, implementing, and assessing new and ongoing activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, develop, and adapt programs to accommodate residents' diverse abilities and interests.
• Encourage participation and assist residents with personal care needs during activities.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate students and volunteers.
• Maintain detailed records, including daily participation logs and progress reports.
• Assist in program assessment and provide input for team conferences.
• Act as a chauffer driver, ensuring safe transportation for residents to community outings.
• Oversee bus maintenance, cleaning and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Support recreational events, including setup, facilitation, and cleanup.
• Communicate program details to residents, families, and staff through various channels.
• Represent residents by welcoming guests, liaising with families, and coordinating with media when needed.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service training, and professional development sessions.
• Provide programs on evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or degree in Recreation, Community Studies, or Bachelor of Arts.
• Experience working in geriatric or recreational programming considered an asset.
• Current certifications in CPR and WHMIS.
• Ability to obtain a Class 4 Driver's License for transporting residents.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of therapeutic recreation techniques, dementia care, and mental health considerations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work takes place within the facility and during community outings.
• Physical activity, including lifting, bending, and setting up equipment.
• Rotational schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Additional related duties may be assigned as needed to support departmental operations.

Job Description

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”
Join us in our journey of kindness – our Kind era – where compassion is our language, and
kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes
within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being
directly impacts the lives of those in our care.
The Recreation Manager reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for planning,
organizing, and implementing innovative programs, activities, and self directed resources based
on established standards, policies, and procedures, which will enrich or maintain the lifestyle of
residents and promote the overall delivery of well-being.
Responsibilities:
● Recruitment/ retention and performance management of Programs team members and
volunteers
● Orientation and ongoing training and development of Programs team members and
volunteers
● Modeling of emotion-based person-centered care
● Knowledge of strong wellness domains in programs to meet resident’s individual and
group needs.
● Skilled at taking the assessment information and developing a plan of care for each
resident.
● Demonstrates good knowledge of company policies, and appropriate legislation
● Adheres to human resources policies when recruiting and hiring new employees.
● Monitors payroll activities to ensure that wage grids, benefits, statutory holidays,
vacations, lieu days are applies as per the collective agreements
● Monitors performance of programs team members, students, volunteers
● Shows evidence of being focused on an individual’s feelings and knows how to turn a
task into positive social interaction
● Ensures the Programs department is operating in compliance with the regulations within
all the applicable legislations and responds to any citation identified by the Ministry of
Health
● Develops and maintains departmental annual operating budget
● Ensures appropriate staffing patterns, effective utilization of team members and
materials management
● Focusing the team each day on merging clinical care, personal care and quality of life
● Assists in the coordination of the Quality Improvement program and follows the
Residents First Initiatives with HQO
● Assists with the evaluation of all resident programs and services for relevance, quality,
and effectiveness
● Participates in and implements learning which develops one’s own emotional self
awareness and a person centred approach towards others
● Supports families, friends and supporters of people experiencing a dementia balancing
this with the promotion of a person centred approach to individuals
● Understands the nature and meaning of quality indicators
● Any and all other tasks as assigned
Recreation Manager Hiring Package 2
Qualifications:
The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows:
● Must have at least one year of experience in a health care setting or relevant field and,
● (i) a post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate in recreation and leisure studies,
gerontology, kinesiology, therapeutic recreation, gerontology or other related field from
an Ontario post-secondary institution, or
● (ii) a post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate granted in another jurisdiction that, in
the reasonable opinion of the Page 2 of 5 Revised: April 11, 2023 licensee, is equivalent
to the diploma, degree or certificate described in subclause (i).
● Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, creativity and high motivation are a
must.
● Ability to have meaningful engagements with others
● Knowledge of community resources and program development is an asset.
● Knowledge of computers and associated applications are required.
● CPR and First Aid qualifications
● Presents a positive approach, not controlling language and actions towards people
● Ability to display awareness, and evidence on a daily basis of why feelings matter most
to individuals
● Must have a clear vulnerable sector screen, no older than 6 months, TB test results less
than 6 months old, must be able to provide three supervisory references.
● Experience in or a willing interest to engage with using music in care would be an asset.
What do we offer you?
● Competitive wages
● Employee perks
● Support for personal and professional growth
● Employee benefits (only included if specific to the role)
● Employee and Family Assistance Program (only included if specific to the role)
● Matching RRSP contribution (only included if specific to the role)
● Medication training provided (only included if specific to the role)
We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be
contacted.
We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace, and we welcome applications from all persons. Our
organization takes the accessibility needs of employees and candidates with disabilities into account during the position summary
review process. Employees and candidates are required to notify their Director/Manager/Supervisor or Hiring Manager if they have
any accessibility needs, and the organization will work with the employee to address them.

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Let us welcome you home to The Hamlets at Duncan in Duncan, BC. 

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada. 

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home. 

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors. 

As the Recreation Aide, you are responsible for assisting the recreation team in the delivery of recreation activities to promote physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs of our residents. 

Responsibilities 

• Engage residents through regular conversation 
• Assist with program coordination and implementation 
• Provide one on one support to residents 
• Observe and report on resident care and services 
• Assist with coordinating volunteers and community resources 
• Collaborate with peers to coordinate activities 
• Manage recreation equipment, including inventory and maintenance concerns 
• Event and activity setup and cleanup 
• Operate in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 
• Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Post-Secondary Certificate of an activity aide program from a recognized program
• Minimum of one (1) year recent related experience in recreation programming or activities within a long-term care home
• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred 
• Completion of high school diploma 
• Valid provincial class 4 driver's license is an asset 
• Completion of CPR and First Aid is an asset 
• Safe Food Handling Certificate and ProServe is preferred 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners 
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests 
• Superior oral and written communication skills, fluently in English   
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve 

Conditions of Employment 

• Clear Drivers Abstract 
• Clear Police Information Check 
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check 

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