RECREATION AND LEISURE AIDE

Salary Level: OPSEU START: $19.68

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Recreation and Leisure Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the planning, implementing and evaluating the activity programs designed to meet the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the residents who present with a wide range of physical and psycho-social abilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Currently enrolled in, or completed a diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, or other related fields from a community college or University;

Excellent communication and organization skills;

One (1) year previous work experience in a long term care facility setting;

Current First Aid and CPR certification;

‘GPA’, ‘P.I.E.C.E.S’, ‘Montessori Methods’ certification.

Must submit proof of Covid-19 Vaccination.

All interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and copies of all relevant certificates/diplomas along with three references submitted on a Consent to Release Reference Check form, which can be found on the Akwesasne.ca website under Employment. Applications should be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday May 16, 2022 to:

Shealene Gibson, HR Staffing Officer

Administration Building # 3

Akwesasne, Quebec

H0M 1A0

(613) 575-2250, ext. 2140

E-mail: [email protected]

Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.

Native preference in hiring.

A criminal record check is mandatory before start of employment.

As a requirement of employment, all applicants must have a Canadian Social Insurance number.

An eligibility list will be created for one year.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. MCA reserves the right to retract, postpone, or revise employment opportunities at any time.