Recreation Aide

Retirement Concepts; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast SeniorsHousing Management is seeking a Recreation Aide to support activity planning, implementation and evaluation for residents. You will help create engaging programs, coordinate calendars, and work with volunteers to enhance resident well-being.

The role requires a Grade 12 education, a Recreation Diploma or Health Care Aide Recreation Certificate, and a valid Class 4 BC Driver’s License. Prior senior-care experience is an asset and you must pass a vulnerable sector check.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education is required.
• Two-year Recreation or equivalent Diploma; or Health Care Aide with Recreation/Activity Certificate.
• Experience in a senior's focused environment is an asset.
• Dementia course is an asset.
• Serving It Right Certificate is required.
• Food Safe Level 1 Certificate is an asset.
• Valid Class 4 BC Driver’s License.
• Vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work with cleaners and chemicals.
• Proficient reading/writing spoken English; follow instructions.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; team oriented.
• Basic computer skills: Word, Publisher, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate activity programs for residents.
• Develop monthly calendars and newsletters of programs.
• Coordinate in-house programs with external groups.
• Support residents and assist with portering to programs.
• Observe and report changes to supervisor or nurse.
• Maintain a safe environment and follow infection control procedures.
• Maintain documentation per policy and confidentiality.
• Participate in orientation of staff and volunteers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

Grade 12 Education

Recreation Diploma or Health Care Aide Recreation Certificate

Dementia course

Serving It Right Certificate

Food Safe Level 1

Valid Class 4 BC Driver’s License

Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable sector)

Tools

Word

Publisher

Outlook

Job description

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2123

Salary Range:

$27.92 To $27.92 Hourly

Position

Full-Time Temporary (6 month term)

About Us

At West Coast SeniorsHousing Management, we see our communities as a family and we are equallycommitted to our residents and our staff. We provide an engaging workenvironment and treat each other with respect and dignity. We invest in thegrowth and development of our teams to actively participate in the creation ofmemories and moments that matter to our residents.

Aboutthe Role

The Recreation Aide reports to the Therapeutic Recreation Manager/ RecreationManager or designate. This role assists in planning, implementing andevaluating activity programs to meet the holistic needs and interests of personsserved, while maintaining the rights of residents and ensuring they are treatedwith respect and dignity.

Responsibilities

Include but not limited to;

• Bean engaged collaborative team player, developing and maintaining professionalrelationships that support and strengthen the organizational culture andpurpose.
• Assistsin the development of recreation and leisure services including programresearch development, implementation and evaluation.
• Promotes,publicizes and carries out established recreation programs such as outings,exercises, crafts, social events, entertainment, games.
• Assistsin the completion and posting of monthly calendars and newsletters outliningprograms and services available to residents/tenants and families.
• Coordinatesexternal groups to provide in-house programs.
• Assistsresidents and provide portering to and from programs as required
• Observes, documents and reportsany changes in residents to the supervisor and/or nurse.
• Maintains a safe environment for residents, family and staff, through:
  • accident prevention,
  • knowledge of emergency procedures and regulations,
  • thesafe use of supplies and equipment and reporting when repairs are necessary,and
  • Utilizinginfection control procedures
• Maintainsappropriatedocumentation as per policy and procedures, confidentiality and security.
• Actively participates inorientation of new staff, community programs, meetings, committees andeducational in-services.
• Assistsin the maintenance of statistical records using programs such as Activity Pro,Point Click Care, etc.
• Assists with orientation of newresidents and encourages residents to participate or volunteer in their owncommunity.
• Provides guidance, assistance andsupport to volunteers, while assists in the evaluation of volunteers.
• Performsother related duties as required.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Grade12 Education
• A two-yearRecreation or equivalent Diploma; or at a minimum a Health Care Aide with aRecreation/Activity Certificate.
• Previousexperience in a senior’s focused environment an asset.
• Dementiacourse an asset.
• Serving It Right Certificate.
• Food Safe Level 1 Certificate an asset
• Valid Class 4 (Unrestricted) BC Driver’s License.
• All successful applicants mustpass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincialguidelines.
• Ability to push, pull, stoop, crouch, lift and carry up to 25 lbs. Must be able to work with cleaners, detergents and other cleaning equipment.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently and understand verbal and written instructions.
• Good interpersonal andorganizational skills.
• Basiccomputer skills including Word, Publisher, and Outlook.