Activities leader – seniors
The Golden Years Estate
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Nursing home/home for the aged
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Demonstrate and instruct athletic, fitness or sports activities and techniques
- Schedule activities
- Instruct groups and individuals in arts and crafts
- Assist with coordination of recreational, sport and fitness events
- Lead groups and individuals in recreational or leisure programs
- Plan and carry out recreational, fitness and sports activities
- Maintain and repair sports equipment
- Understand principles of group dynamics
- Leading/instructing individuals
- Conduct therapeutic recreational or athletic activities
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
- Assemble supplies, sports and game equipment
- Monitor recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when required
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- CPR Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driver’s validity licence check
- Medical exam
- Immunization records
- Tuberculosis test
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits