Recreation Aide

Retirement Concepts; Surrey; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast SeniorsHousing Management is seeking a Recreation Aide to support planning, implementing and evaluating activity programs for residents in our communities. You will work under the Therapeutic Recreation Manager to respect rights and dignity while promoting engagement.

Key duties include coordinating programs, assisting with calendars, guiding volunteers, maintaining safety and documentation, and supporting residents in participation.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior care settings preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Must be able to push, pull, stoop, crouch, lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Bean engaged collaborative team player, developing and maintaining professional relationships that support and strengthen the organizational culture and purpose.
• Assists in the development of recreation and leisure services including program research development, implementation and evaluation.
• Promotes, publicizes and carries out established recreation programs such as outings, exercises, crafts, social events, entertainment, games.
• Assists in the completion and posting of monthly calendars and newsletters outlining programs and services available to residents/tenants and families.
• Coordinates external groups to provide in-house programs.
• Assists residents and provide portering to and from programs as required
• Observes, documents and reports any 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, the safe use of supplies and equipment and reporting when repairs are necessary, and utilizing infection control procedures
• Maintains appropriate documentation as per policy and procedures, confidentiality and security.
• Actively participates in orientation of new staff, community programs, meetings, committees and educational in-services.
• Assists in the maintenance of statistical records using programs such as Activity Pro, Point Click Care, etc.
• Assists with orientation of new residents and encourages residents to participate or volunteer in their own community.
• Provides guidance, assistance and support to volunteers, while assists in the evaluation of volunteers.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

Grade 12 education

Recreation Diploma or Health Care Aide certificate

Dementia care knowledge (asset)

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.