Recreation Aide

19 hours ago

Montréal, Canada Manoir de Casson Full time

**Position: Permanent - 32 hours per week**

**About Us**

At West Coast Seniors Housing Management, we see our communities as a family and we are equally committed to our residents and our staff. We provide an engaging work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity. We invest in the growth and development of our teams to actively participate in the creation of memories and moments that matter to our residents.

**About the Role**

The Recreation Aide reports to the General Manager. This role assists in planning, implementing and evaluating activity programs to meet the holistic needs and interests of persons served, while maintaining the rights of residents and ensuring they are treated with respect and dignity.

**Responsibilities**

Include but not limited to;
- Be an 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.

**Qualifications & Skills**:

- Grade 12 Education
- A two-year Recreation or equivalent Diploma; or at a minimum a Health Care Aide with a Recreation/Activity Certificate.
- Previous experience in a senior’s focused environment an asset.
- Dementia course an asset.
- Valid First Aid Level 1 Certification.
- Serving It Right Certificate.
- Food Safe Level 1 Certificate an asset
- Valid Class 4 (Unrestricted) BC Driver’s License.
- All successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check applicable to Provincial guidelines.
- Ability to push, pull, stoop, crouch, lift and carry up to 25 lbs. Must be able to work with cleaners, detergents and other cleaning equipment.
- Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently and understand verbal and written instructions.
- Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Basic computer skills including Word, Publisher, and Outlook.
- West Coast Seniors Housing Management_
- _is an equal opportunity employer._

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