Recreation Aide

1 week ago

Port Coquitlam BC VC Z, Canada CareCorp Seniors Services Full time

Location: Shaughnessy Seniors Community

Address: 2250 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 1Z5

Position Details: Casual

Schedule: Mornings, Days, Evenings, Nights

Compensation: $29.83

About Us: CareCorp Seniors Services are a trusted company who provide superior healthcare and support services to long-term care and assisted living facilities across British Columbia. At CareCorp Seniors Services, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our residents in a welcoming environment. Our long-term care facilities value teamwork, professionalism, and respect, ensuring both residents and staff thrive. Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve

Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Recreation Aide to join our team. In this role, you will assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational activities tailored to the needs and interests of our residents. You will play a vital role in promoting social interaction, physical activity, and overall well-being.

Expectations and Duties:

  • Provides recreational programs that meet a diverse population of residents.
  • Setup, organize equipment needed for specific program(s), and oversee residents involved by encouraging participation.
  • Ability to follow safety policy and protocol in the community with residents and volunteers.
  • Effective and professional communication skills with all facility departments.
  • Ability to provide support to volunteers.
  • Maintain inventory of department equipment.
  • Report risk, hazards, near misses, unsafe situations, incidents and accidents to Therapies Manager.
  • Record and discuss residents' participation levels in programs.
  • Escort, transport, assist residents to programs.
  • Performs other related duties as requested by manager.

Qualifications:

  • Grade 12 plus completion of recognized Recreation courses such as handicrafts plus 1 year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  • Valid Food Safe level 1 certificate required.
  • Certification in First Aid/CPR Level C an asset.
  • Musical talent (ability to play musical instrument) an asset.
  • Experience in a recreational or therapeutic role, preferably in a long-term care setting.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for working with seniors.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $29.83 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • On-site parking

Application question(s):

  • How many years do you have of working experience as a Recreation (Arts, Crafts, Games and activities) assistant in Canada? (required).
  • How many shifts per week can you work?
  • Have you completed a Therapy Recreation course or have the experience working as an Activity Assistant? (required).

Experience:

  • long term care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • First Aid Certification (preferred)
  • Food Safety Certification (or willingness to get) (required)

Work Location: In person

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