Recreation Aide

Rosemary Heights Seniors Village; Surrey; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast SeniorsHousing Management is hiring a Recreation Aide to assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating activity programs for residents in a senior setting.

You will collaborate with the Therapeutic Recreation Manager to maintain dignity and rights, coordinate calendars, and support volunteers while ensuring a safe environment and quality programs for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education is required.
• Two-year Recreation or equivalent Diploma; or Health Care Aide with Recreation/Activity Certificate.
• Previous experience in a senior-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.
• All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check.
• Ability to push, pull, stoop, crouch, lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Must read, write and speak English proficiently; understand instructions.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills including Word, Publisher, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Engage as a collaborative team player and develop professional relationships.
• Assist in development, implementation, and evaluation of recreation and leisure services.
• Promote and carry out established recreation programs and events.
• Prepare and post monthly calendars and newsletters for residents and families.
• Coordinate external groups for in-house programs.
• Assist residents with program portering as required.
• Observe and report changes in residents to supervisor/nurse.
• Maintain a safe environment through accident prevention and proper procedures.
• Maintain appropriate documentation with confidentiality and security.
• Participate in orientation of new staff and volunteers, and in-services.
• Assist in maintaining statistical records using Activity Pro, Point Click Care, etc.
• Support orientation of new residents and encourage participation.
• Mentor volunteers and assist in their evaluation.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

Grade 12 education

Two-year Recreation or equivalent Diploma

Health Care Aide with Recreation/Activity Certificate

Dementia course

Serving It Right Certificate

Food Safe Level 1 Certificate

Valid Class 4 (Unrestricted) BC Driver’s License

Vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check

Job description

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.

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
• 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
• 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.