Recreation Worker

_**Fair Haven Homes Society is looking for Casual Recreation (Activity) Workers at Vancouver Lodge**_
- **Who are we?**_

Fair Haven is a non-profit housing society in Vancouver and Burnaby and recognized as a leader in providing homes that nurture community and quality of life for seniors. We believe in enriching the lives of the Fair Haven community by providing a safe, secure, respectful, inclusive and person-centered environment. We own two long-term care homes as well as three independent living apartment buildings geared towards seniors 55+. We value respect, diversity and partnership.
- **Who are you?**_

You are interested in a rewarding career in Long Term Care. You have experience in organizing and delivering therapeutic recreational programs in Health Care Setting.

You foster team work; you are ethical, organized and a problem solver. You have the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships.

**SUMMARY OF POSITION**
- Carries out programs such as arts and crafts, sports, games, cooking, gardening, social-cultural events and social outings, both inside and outside the facility by selecting appropriate activities, confirming details of proposed activity with supervisor, and communicating activities to residents, their families and staff.
- Contacts external agencies for program resources as required.
- Sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for programs, teaches the techniques of related activities to residents.
- Accompanies residents on outings and coordinates porting during activities to provide residents with opportunities for physical and functional mobility according to established procedures.
- Records attendance of all programs.
- Makes posters and timetables and keeps residents informed of upcoming events.
- Reports relevant observations of residents’ progress and behaviour by communicating concerns and/or changes of residents’ condition to the supervisor and/or inter-disciplinary team members.
- Reviews goals of residents on a regular basis and provides suggestions for change or modifications to existing programs as appropriate.
- Operates the facility bus for community outings, ensures a pre-trip inspection and safety check on the vehicle.
- Attends to residents’ personal care needs at community outings and programs.
- Provides work direction to volunteers and demonstrates related techniques as required.
- Participates in the orientation of new residents, staff and volunteers as needed.
- Maintains inventory of equipment, tools and materials and reports malfunctioning equipment and supply needs to supervisor.
- Maintains a clean, safe work environment by practicing good housekeeping habits such as putting away materials after use, wiping spills, keeping floors free of debris, and keeping potentially hazardous equipment away from unsupervised residents.
- Promotes resident safety practice by following guidelines and policies and procedures.
- Attends a variety of meetings such as care conference, staff committee, in-service and workshop as required.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- **What you bring**:_

**Education Training and Experience**:

- Grade 12 and completion of recognized recreational courses plus two years’ recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Must possess valid Food Safe & CPR Certifications

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Ability to work as a member of interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to role model conflict-resolution strategies.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to operate related equipment, including computers.
- Must be able to competently and effectively cope with external and internal demands related to this position.
- **What we offer**:_
- An organization with growing prospects
- A passionate work environment
- Paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
- Premiums when working weekends

Fair Haven Homes Society values equitability, diversity and inclusivity. Our recruitment standards seek to ensure all individuals are treated in a culturally safe manner.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $29.83 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you possess a Recreation certificate or diploma from a recognized post-secondary school? (Yes/No)
- Do you have experience in the healthcare field? (Yes/No)
- Are you proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook )? (Yes/No)
- Please confirm you are eligible to work in Canada? (Yes/No)

Licence/Certification:

- FoodSafe (preferred)
- CPR Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person