Recreation Aide

It's an amazing time to join Golden Life as we continue to expand our seniors housing, care, and services within western Canada. We’re looking for a qualified, casual **Recreation Aide**to join our Ocean Front Village team in **Courtenay**, BC. If you are a strong team player, then we’d like to hear from you

The primary focus of this role is to assist assigned residents with various duties related to the overall activation process, to promote the wellbeing of each resident within the five domains, observing and reporting changing needs to the Recreation Therapist/Coordinator or the Director of Clinical Care. The recreation aide is required to be knowledgeable of and adhere to the policies and procedures of Golden Life Management (GLM) and participates as a functional member of the clinical care team.

**Other duties will include, but are not limited to**:

- Implements resident activities related to the needs, abilities, interests and choices of residents within the specified program area and as may be identified on the care plan. With direction from supervisor, adjusts programs to meet the needs of changing resident populations
- Participates as a member of the program team, reports on resident participation, achievements and level of perceived enjoyment
- Facilitates, encourages and supports residents to participate in a variety of activities and programs
- Conducts resident activity programs such as arts & crafts, sports, music, woodworking, cooking, gardening and physical exercise as directed; sets up and organizes supplies and equipment for activity projects; demonstrates the techniques of related activities for residents; oversees resident activities and documents participation observations
- Carries out residents’ activity programs outside the facility; checks that resident has appropriate clothing and necessary equipment for the activity; confirms details of proposed activities with members of the program team; coordinates the movement of residents during the activity and teaches the techniques involved in different activities;
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- Successful completion of recognized Recreation/Rehabilitation/Kinesiology Certificate.
- A minimum of 2 years (recent) related experience working in a seniors’ housing/care environment and delivering programs and services within a social model framework is considered an asset.
- Food Safe Certificate
- Must possess current CPR certification.
- First Aid Certificate.
- Must be physically capable to perform all the required tasks as outlined in the job description.
- Capable of work which involves extended periods of walking and standing.
- Capable of carrying out significant lifting, carrying, bending and reaching.
- Capable of prioritizing work assignments and managing time effectively with mínimal supervision
- Can provide a negative TB Screening test
- Can provide a complete Immunization Records as outlined in the BC Centre for Disease Control for Health Care workers
- Complete a Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check.

**What we offer you**

**Compensation**: The $29.83 per hour start rate for this position currently falls under provincial wage-levelling.

At Golden Life Management Corporation, we are purpose-led. Our Philosophy is focused entirely upon providing the best possible quality of care to our residents and those we serve. We recognize that engaged employees are necessary to achieve our purpose and our Philosophy.

As a Golden Life Management Team member, you can expect to be treated with dignity and respect, to be challenged with your work, and to have the autonomy necessary to excel. We offer competitive rates and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a voluntary registered retirement plan with company contributions, for eligible employees.

Golden Life Management is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce. Accommodations are available upon request during the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.