Recreation Worker Casual Monashee Mews

Overview

At Age Care, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Recreation Worker reporting to the Executive Director or Recreation Manager assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates residents regarding recreation therapy.

The Recreation Worker will be assigned duties reflective of his/her level of education, preparation, demonstrated skill level, Age Care policies and procedures and the Collaborative Care Model.

• Assesses each resident to determine their needs, interests, and abilities in relation to leisure lifestyle involvement within the facility and community.
• Identifies goals and treatment plans and communicate same to members of the Interdisciplinary Team, Residents, and family.
• Communicates with all Recreation Assistants regarding Residents’ Recreation Therapy Treatment Plan.
• Ensures that residents are involved in appropriate recreation activities to meet the goals of the Residents’ Recreation Treatment Plan.
• Directs and assists Recreation Therapy Assistants with individual/group Resident leisure pursuits.
• Utilizes methods of documentation including charting and Recreation Therapy Department Assessments.
• Communicates information within Recreation Therapy Department and Interdisciplinary Team Conferences regarding Residents’ performance, progress, and suitability in each program.

• Completion of Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Recreation Therapy, Leisure Studies, from an accredited School/University of Recreation Therapy.
• Eligible for registration with Therapeutic Recreation Association e.g. ATRA.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.
• Previous Recreation Therapy experience in a health care facility preferred, experience in gerontology an asset.

Internal Closing Date:
Feb 11, 2026

Hours of Work: 08:00 - 16:30

Approximate

Start Date:

Feb 20, 2026

Members of Equity Seeking groups are encouraged to apply.

Union Membership is a condition of employment

Wage Levelling Salary: $18.27