Recreation Aide - AgeCare Lakeview

AgeCare; Vancouver; Vor Ort; CAD 36.000 - 51.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

AgeCare Lakeview in Vancouver is seeking a casual Recreation Aide to plan, coordinate, and evaluate engaging activities for residents. You will support recreation therapy and work closely with the Recreation Manager to tailor programs to residents’ interests.

The role requires a college diploma in Recreation or related field, prior elder-care experience, strong communication skills, and a valid local driver’s license. Wage is $31.64 per hour.

Qualifikationen

• College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology required.
• Experience working with seniors preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Assist in planning, organization and implementation of meaningful resident programs.
• Maintain records of assessments, evaluations and participation.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, volunteers and staff.
• Attend in-service education to stay current with elder care trends.
• Participate in team meetings to plan resident-centered activities.
• Assist with meal services as required.
• Uphold AgeCare’s ethics and code of conduct.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Jobbeschreibung

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents’ homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

The Recreation Aide assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates residents regarding recreation therapy.The Recreation Aide will be assigned duties reflective of his/her level of education, preparation, demonstrated skill level, AgeCare policies and procedures and the Collaborative Care Model.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Recreation Manager & Executive Director;
• Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting;
• Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events;
• Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care of the elderly;
• Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents’ interest in mind;
• Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings;
• Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels;
• Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities;
• Assisting with meal services as required;
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:

• College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent is required;
• Previous experience working with seniors;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly;
• Valid provincial driver’s license to transport residents by van (i.e.: Class 4; Class F).
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Work Location:

AgeCare Lakeview

Address: 3490 Porter Street, Vancouver, B.C V5N 5W4

Employment Type: Casual

Wage Levelling Salary: $31.64 per hour