Recreation Aide

Retirement Concepts; Parksville; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

West Coast SeniorsHousing Management is seeking a Casual Recreation Aide for Stanford Seniors Village in Parksville, BC. The role supports activity programs to meet residents’ holistic needs, while upholding rights and dignity.

You will assist in planning and evaluating programs, coordinate calendars and external groups, and help residents participate or volunteer in their community. Strong English and low-stress teamwork are required.

Qualifications

• Grade12 Education.
• A two-year Recreation or equivalent Diploma; or Health Care Aide with Recreation/Activity Certificate.
• Previous experience in a senior’s focused environment is an asset.
• Dementia course is an asset.
• Serving It Right Certificate.
• Food Safe Level 1 Certificate is an asset.
• Must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check per provincial guidelines.
• Ability to push, pull, stoop, crouch, lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Able to work with cleaners, detergents and other cleaning equipment.
• Read, write and speak English proficiently; understand verbal and written instructions.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills including Word, Publisher, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing professional relationships that support the culture and purpose.
• Assist in developing recreation and leisure services, including program research, development, implementation and evaluation.
• Promote and carry out established recreation programs such as outings, exercises, crafts, social events and games.
• Assist in posting monthly calendars and newsletters outlining programs and services.
• Coordinate external groups to provide in-house programs.
• Assist residents and provide portering to and from programs as required.
• Observe, document and report changes in residents to supervisor/nurse.
• Maintain a safe environment through accident prevention, emergency procedures, infection control, and safe use of supplies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Computer basics

Education

Grade 12 Education

Recreation Diploma

Health Care Aide with Recreation/Activity Certificate

Tools

Word

Publisher

Outlook

Job description

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2154

Salary Range: $31.64 To $31.64 Hourly

This position is covered under the HEABC wage levelling. Please note the wage is currently being adjusted and topped up by the government and the displayed wage is therefore reflective of such initiative.

Position: Casual Recreation Aide (Stanford Seniors Village - Parksville, BC)

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.

About the 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
• Maintains appropriatedocumentation 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
• 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.