Recreation Aide Casual AgeCare Royal City

AgeCare Ltd.; New Westminster; Sur place; CAD 34 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AgeCare Ltd. in Canada seeks a Recreation Aide to assess, plan, implement and evaluate residents’ recreation activities in our long-term care homes, working with the Recreation Manager and Executive Director to deliver resident-centered programs.

This role requires a college diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent, experience with seniors, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Qualifications

• College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with seniors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Valid provincial driver's license to transport residents and vulnerability sector check.

Responsabilités

• Assist in planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for residents with Recreation Manager & Executive Director.
• Maintain department records including assessments and evaluations of programs.
• Communicate with residents, families, volunteers and staff about events.
• Attend in-service education to stay updated on elder care trends.
• Join team meetings to plan resident-centered activities.
• Facilitate scheduled and pre-arranged outings for residents.
• Assist with resident activity level assessments and daily activities.
• Support meal service as required.
• Work with residents in a trusted role and uphold the organization's values.

Connaissances

Experience with seniors

Communication skills

Driver's license

Formation

College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

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.

Wage Levelling Salary: $29.83 per hour

Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind. We want to hear from you if you are a talented, motivated, and embrace our guiding principles of:

Guiding Principles

• Trust: Act with integrity and fairness
• Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion
• Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service
• Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support