About Levante Living
Levante Living provides a supportive, caring environment where residents, families, and team members can thrive through enrichment, respect, teamwork, and excellence.
Position Summary
The recreation assistant plans, delivers, and evaluates leisure and enrichment programs that support residents’ psychosocial, physical, intellectual, and spiritual well-being. The role also supports recreation staff and volunteers.
Qualifications
- College diploma/university degree in recreation/activation, or psychology, sociology, or gerontology; recreation/activation certificate preferred but not required.
- Experience working with seniors, preferably in retirement or long-term care.
- Strong leadership, organization, creativity, motivation, and communication skills.
- Ability to motivate and engage residents, students, and volunteers.
- Knowledge of community resources and the Occupational Health and Safety Act is an asset.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Valid driver’s licence if required.
- Flexible availability, including evenings and every other weekend.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with planning and delivering programs that meet residents’ needs.
- Involve residents in planning, delivering, and evaluating leisure, educational, and fundraising activities.
- Assess resident needs and maintain accurate documentation.
- Support volunteers and recreation staff as needed.
- Complete other assigned duties and follow all policies and procedures.
Job Requirements
- Police Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check, as required.
- Immunizations according to home policy, if applicable.
- TB testing.
Physical Demands
- Stand and walk during activities and events.
- Use stairs and walk short distances.
- Lift/move items or furniture up to 50 lbs.
- Bend/kneel and provide walking support to residents when required.
- Communicate and speak in front of groups as needed.
Safety & Risk Management
- Follow all safety procedures and use PPE when required.
- Immediately report accidents, incidents, hazards, and unsafe equipment.
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
- Participate in fire safety and mock disaster procedures.
Accessibility
Levante Living provides accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request.
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
