Title: Student Recreation Assistant – Senior Wellness & …, Conception Bay South

Job Title: Student Recreation Assistant – Senior Wellness and Grounds Support Facility: Cherry Lane Manor Personal Care Home (20 Resident Capacity) Location: 91 Cherry Lane CBS A1W 3B5 Reports to: PCH Manager Role Overview As a Student Recreation Assistant, you will design, coordinate, and lead engaging recreational activities for Level 1 seniors while also supporting the home’s outdoor environment. Your primary goal is to foster social interaction, stimulate cognitive function, and promote physical mobility in a warm, home-like setting. Also, you will assist with seasonal outdoor maintenance to ensure the grounds remain secure, tidy, and welcoming for residents and visitors. Key Responsibilities Recreation and Resident Engagement - Activity Planning and Execution: Lead daily group and one-on-one activities tailored for Level 1 residents, including light stretching, gardening, trivia, crafts, and board games. - Community Outings: Assist in coordinating and supervising small group walks and community outings. - Resident Engagement: Build supportive relationships with residents, encourage participation, and adapt activities to individual interests and energy levels. - Safety and Monitoring: Ensure a safe environment during all programs. Monitor residents for changes in wellbeing and report concerns to the Manager/Coordinator or staff on duty. - Supply Management: Set up, sanitize, and store recreational equipment and supplies. Grounds and Outdoor Maintenance - Lawn Care: Mow grass, string-trim edges, and clear accumulated debris from walkways and outdoor areas. - Garden Upkeep: Weed planting beds, deadhead flowers, lay mulch, and water hanging baskets or garden beds as needed. - Plant and Walkway Maintenance: Maintain clear, safe walkways and ensure plants and shrubs remain trimmed away from siding and building entrances. - Debris Removal: Rake leaves, pick up litter, and haul yard waste to designated disposal areas. Other Duties - Provide general support to the PCH Manager and staff as required. Qualifications - Currently enrolled in a college or university program (preferably in Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, Nursing, or Social Work). - Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Certification. - Clear Vulnerable Sector / Criminal Record Check. - High energy, empathy, and a strong passion for working with seniors. Skills Needed - Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and patiently with older adults. - Adaptability: Capability to modify activities on the fly to suit resident moods or mobility levels. - Group Facilitation: Comfort in leading small groups and maintaining an upbeat, positive environment. - Outdoor Readiness: Willingness and physical ability to perform light-to-moderate outdoor maintenance tasks. Work Conditions - Hours: 35 hours/week. 8 hours/day for 8 weeks, June 22, 2026 – August 15, 2026. - Environment: Intimate, 20-bed personal care home. Requires moderate physical activity, including standing, walking, outdoor work, and light lifting. Pay: $16.35 per hour Benefits: - On-site parking Work Location: In person Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2p029h