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- $16.35 an hour
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Title: Student Recreation Assistant – Senior Wellness & Grounds Support

Compass Seniors' Services o/a Connections for Seniors
Conception Bay South, NL

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Job details

Temporary | Full-time
$16.35 an hour
6 days ago

Qualifications

Therapeutic Recreation
Dementia care
CPR Certification
Assisted living
Senior care
First Aid Certification

Full job description

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 safe, 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

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