Recreation Assistant

3 weeks ago

West Vancouver, Canada Baptist Housing Full time

**Job description**

**The Opportunity**

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. As the Recreation Assistant, you will conduct therapeutic and recreational activities to meet the diverse needs of residents, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you work collaboratively to implement a person-centered Wellness Model of Care that promotes health, wellness, and a safe, empowering environment for residents

**Requirements**:

- Completion of Grade 12
- Completion of a recognized recreation therapy aide certificate or diploma, minimum 12 month program
- Current Food Safe Certificate
- First Aid Certificate sufficient to meet Licensing requirements (minimum 8 hours of class time), such as Emergency First Aid for Community Care
- A minimum of one year of experience implementing recreation programs in residential Care

**About The Role**

As the Recreation Assistant, you embody the organizational values and exemplify Servant Leadership by prioritizing the needs of others. You cultivate positive, collaborative relationships with residents, team members, families, and partners while actively engaging in the Wellness Model of Care. You adeptly multi-task and multi-skill to enhance residents' active living and continuity of care. By fostering a safe and empowering environment, you stimulate residents' interests and abilities, encouraging activities that uphold their autonomy, independence, dignity, and privacy. You contribute to the planning and development of recreational programs and care plans, addressing the needs of residents experiencing physical or mental changes creatively. You execute social and recreational programs, prepare activity areas, maintain equipment, and ensure cleanliness and safety. Additionally, you assist with mealtimes, uphold confidentiality, and adhere to organizational policies. You document and report residents' progress, engage in professional development, and promote a health and safety culture by following infection control policies and identifying workplace hazards.

**About You**

As a compassionate and adaptable individual with a caring personality, you are well-suited to provide safe and empathetic care to our residents. You excel in clear documentation, time management, and teamwork, demonstrating both physical and mental capability. Fluent in English and tech-savvy, you understand the Wellness Model of Care and possess the ability to assess resident's needs. Your keen awareness of safety measures fosters an inclusive and culturally sensitive environment. As a Recreation Assistant, you actively participate in multi-tasking and multi-skilling within a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating to implement a person-centered Wellness Model of Care. Alongside the therapy team, you promote health and wellness through normalized activities, creating a safe and empowering environment that respects the autonomy, independence, and dignity of residents.

**Compensation & Benefits**

A caring and supportive environment with a compensation at $28.70

**About Us**

Baptist Housing provides enhanced living communities and exceptional care to over 2700 seniors in British Columbia. We provide long term care, assisted living, independent living, and home support in our communities in Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria. We serve through a culture of caring where we put the wellness of our residents first in a person centred approach. We live out a servant leadership model that collaborates in teams and builds strong relationships while exemplifying Christ-like values. We're a committed group of people who bring their whole selves to work, and we're also FUN We take what we do seriously, but not ourselves. We're affiliated with the Fellowship Pacific Baptist churches

**Baptist Housing Careers.**

**Our Promise**

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. Joining Baptist Housing means becoming a part of a committed and compassionate team that strives to create a warm and relational community where you can confidently bring your whole self to work, knowing that your contributions are valued and recognized. Our people and our values are what set us apart, and together we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

**Why Work at Baptist Housing?**
- Meaningful Service: Your work matters You can make a real impact on the lives of our residents. Your role is both fulfilling and purposeful.
- Supportive & Fun Community: We're more than colleagues. Experience a supportive, safe and fun environment where we take our work seriously, but not

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