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About Us:
Lifestyle Options Retirement Communities provides affordable, supportive senior living with a focus on personalized care and healthy aging. Our purpose-built spaces and quality living experiences create an inclusive environment where residents and staff thrive together. Guided by our core values of care, trust, and respect, we ensure every resident can age with dignity and joy. More than a Home, it’s a Lifestyle.

The Opportunity:
We’re looking for a Recreation Assistant to join our Lifestyle Options - Whitemud team on a full-time basis. In this role, you’ll support the Recreation Therapist in delivering and implementing the recreation and leisure programs for our residents.

What you’ll do:

Lead and assist with recreation programs, outings, and special events tailored to resident needs.
Prepare materials, manage seasonal decorations, and support financial tracking for activities.
Maintain a clean, safe environment and ensure program materials are in good condition.
Collaborate with the Recreation Therapy team and other staff members.
Complete administrative tasks like daily stats and attend staff training sessions.

Qualifications:

Experience coordinating activities for seniors, including those with dementia.
Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
High emotional intelligence and professionalism when interacting with residents and families.
Physically capable of performing job duties and operating related equipment.
Organized, able to multitask, and work well in diverse environments.
Flexible schedule, including availability for evenings and weekends.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy:

Comprehensive benefits package and a flexible health spending account.
Company-matched RRSP program.
Personal time off (PTO) days.
Clear pathways for advancement and professional development.

We’d love to work with you—join the Lifestyle Options team today.

Recreation Assistant (Full-Time) - Whitemud

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