Recreation Aide

The Care Group; Qualicum Beach; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Qualicum Beach is seeking a Certified Recreation Assistant/Activity Aide to enhance the lives of seniors through engaging recreational activities. The role involves executing recreational programs, assisting residents, and ensuring equipment is safe. Candidates should have a relevant certificate, experience in senior-focused recreation, and exceptional interpersonal skills. The position offers competitive wages and opportunities for skill development.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized Activity/Recreation Certificate or diploma program.
• Experience in a senior's focused recreation department an asset.
• Basic First Aid Certificate (Current).
• Food Safe Course or equivalent (Current).
• Proof of COVID vaccination.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Basic First Aid Certificate (Current)
• Food Safe Course or equivalent (Current)
• Proof of COVID vaccination

Responsibilities

• Carries out established recreation programs such as outings and games.
• Assists residents to and from programs as required.
• Observes, reports, and documents any changes in residents.
• Ensures recreational equipment is maintained and safe.
• Ensures recreational equipment and supplies are used, maintained and stored in a safe, clean, and efficient manner. Reports unsafe or faulty equipment to supervisor.
• Actively participates in C.Q.I. program, meetings, committees and educational in-services as required. Assists in the maintenance of statistical records.
• Assists with orientation of new residents/tenants.

Skills

Exceptional inter-personal skills

Strong organizational skills

Competent computer skills

Proficient communication in English

Time management

Experience in senior recreation

Education

Activity/Recreation Certificate or diploma

First Aid Certificate

Food Safe Course

Proof of COVID vaccination

Job description

The Care Group (“TCG”) offers high-quality residential care services to complex care clients in 9 homes throughout the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

Our Values:

We believe our residents deserve excellence in care and we strive to achieve this by working as a team towards our common goal – a happy and healthy resident.

The Opportunity

We are looking for Certified Recreation Assistant/Activity Aide to join our team.

What is in for you? Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider, we offer competitive wages and skill development.

Shifts: 9:30am-5.30pm Thursday - Monday

What does an Activity Aide do?

• Carries out established recreation programs such as outings, exercises, crafts, social events, entertainment, games, etc.
• Assists residents to and from programs as required.
• Assists, encourages and motivates residents/tenants to participate and provide personal care during recreational activities as required.
• Observes, reports, and documents any changes, in residents, to the supervisor and/or nurse.
• Ensures recreational equipment and supplies are used, maintained and stored in a safe, clean, and efficient manner. Reports unsafe or faulty equipment to supervisor.
• Actively participates in C.Q.I. program, meetings, committees and educational in-services as required. Assists in the maintenance of statistical records.
• Assists with orientation of new residents/tenants.

Requirements

• Graduate from a recognized Activity/Recreation Certificate or diploma program
• Experience in a senior’s focused recreation department an asset
• Proficient written, verbal and electronic communication in English
• Demonstrate competent computer skills
• Exceptional inter-personal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Basic First Aid Certificate (Current).
• Food Safe Course or equivalent (Current).
• Proof of COVID vaccination

About us:

The Gardens at Qualicum Beach offers seniors living in the picturesque beauty of Qualicum Beach. As a premier residence, we provide three levels of care for seniors from independent living to complex care. We are dedicated to our “resident-focused” philosophy and we strive to make you feel at home. With our personalized care and support, we have created a loving and caring environment for all who enter through our doors.