Senior Living Recreation Aide – Engage, Inspire & Connect

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

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.