Senior Living Recreation Aide: Plan & Energize Activities

Retirement Concepts; Parksville; Vor Ort; CAD 41.000 - 47.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

West Coast SeniorsHousing Management is seeking a Casual Recreation Aide for Stanford Seniors Village in Parksville, BC. The role supports activity programs to meet residents’ holistic needs, while upholding rights and dignity.

You will assist in planning and evaluating programs, coordinate calendars and external groups, and help residents participate or volunteer in their community. Strong English and low-stress teamwork are required.

Qualifikationen

• Grade12 Education.
• A two-year Recreation or equivalent Diploma; or Health Care Aide with Recreation/Activity Certificate.
• Previous experience in a senior’s focused environment is an asset.
• Dementia course is an asset.
• Serving It Right Certificate.
• Food Safe Level 1 Certificate is an asset.
• Must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check per provincial guidelines.
• Ability to push, pull, stoop, crouch, lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Able to work with cleaners, detergents and other cleaning equipment.
• Read, write and speak English proficiently; understand verbal and written instructions.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills including Word, Publisher, and Outlook.

Aufgaben

• Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing professional relationships that support the culture and purpose.
• Assist in developing recreation and leisure services, including program research, development, implementation and evaluation.
• Promote and carry out established recreation programs such as outings, exercises, crafts, social events and games.
• Assist in posting monthly calendars and newsletters outlining programs and services.
• Coordinate external groups to provide in-house programs.
• Assist residents and provide portering to and from programs as required.
• Observe, document and report changes in residents to supervisor/nurse.
• Maintain a safe environment through accident prevention, emergency procedures, infection control, and safe use of supplies.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Computer basics

Ausbildung

Grade 12 Education

Recreation Diploma

Health Care Aide with Recreation/Activity Certificate

Tools

Word

Publisher

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

West Coast SeniorsHousing Management is seeking a Casual Recreation Aide for Stanford Seniors Village in Parksville, BC. The role supports activity programs to meet residents’ holistic needs, while upholding rights and dignity.

You will assist in planning and evaluating programs, coordinate calendars and external groups, and help residents participate or volunteer in their community. Strong English and low-stress teamwork are required.