Recreation Aide (Part-time)

The Care Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider is seeking a Recreation Aide to enhance the lives of seniors in Vancouver. The role includes executing recreation programs, providing personal care, and documenting changes in residents. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in recreation, current First Aid, and experience in a senior-focused environment. This position offers competitive wages and various benefits, contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Highest industry wage based on experience

Benefits, vacation, paid sick days

Employee Scholarships

Employee Recognition and Staff Appreciation Events

Meaningful Connection

Qualifications

• Graduated from a recognized Activity/Recreation Certificate or diploma program.
• Experience in a senior’s focused recreation department is an asset.
• Health Care Provider level First Aid Certificate (Current).
• Proof of COVID vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Carries out established recreation programs such as outings and games.
• Assists residents during recreational activities as required.
• Observes and documents any changes in residents.
• Participates in meetings and educational in-services.

Skills

Recreation program execution

Personal care provision

Monitoring and reporting

Team collaboration

First Aid (current)

Education

Activity/Recreation Certificate or diploma

Job description

If you’re seeking a meaningful opportunity that gives you a higher purpose and enhances the lives of seniors and their families, choose your career at The Care Group.

We honor diversity and inclusivity and are proud to offer a safe work environment that fosters growth, teamwork and fulfillment.

We are looking for a Recreation Aide to join our Point Grey Private Hospital and Braddan Private Hospital team in Vancouver, B.C

What’s In For You?

Beyond the perks that come with working for the area’s leading community healthcare provider we offer:

• Highest industry wage based on experience
• Benefits, vacation, paid sick days
• Employee Scholarships
• Employee Recognition and Staff Appreciation Events
• Meaningful Connection

What does a Recreation 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 provides 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 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.
• Health Care Provider level First Aid Certificate (Current)
• Proof of COVID vaccination

About us:

Point Grey Private Hospital is located in Vancouver’s ocean-side community of Kitsilano. Point Grey, significantly expanded and improved in 2020, offers 153 licensed residential care beds consisting of primarily single occupancy rooms. Point Grey boasts views of the mountains and ocean as well as large windows and homelike furnishings. This home has four stories with a dining area, recreation areas and a large outdoor patio on each floor. The desirable location and freshly decorated interior provides our clients with a comfortable and homelike environment. Point Grey Private Hospital works in collaboration with the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority to offer funded beds but also has five private pay rooms available.

Braddan Private Hospital is located in Vancouver’s ocean-side community of Kitsilano. It is a wonderful recently renovated home boasting beautiful views of the mountains and ocean through large windows. Beyond great care, residents can also take advantage of convenient access to local shops, restaurants and parks. Braddan Private Hospital works in collaboration with the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority to offer funded beds but also has private pay rooms available.