Recreation / Activity Aide (PV2792)

Job No : PV2792 Location : Agassiz Employment Status : Casual No. of Vacancies : 7 Closing Date : 9 Nov 2024 PST

Recreation / Activity Aide - Agassiz Seniors Community

Pro Vita is looking for Recreation / Activity Aides with a passion for the elderly to join our team to support our residents in Long Term Care in Agassiz.

Conveniently 20 - 30 minute drive from Chilliwack.

Job Title : Recreation / Activity Aide (NOC 33109) Location of Work : 1525 Mackay Crescent, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A3 Term of Employment : Casual Shift(s) Varies day : 9am-5pm / 9 : 30am-5 : 30pm / 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm / 10pm-6am / 12nn-8pm Wage* : $29.83

What we can offer you :

• Extended Health that includes prescription drug coverage, acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage, therapy, naturopathy care, osteopathic care, physiotherapy, psychologist care, speech therapy, & more!
• Dental care that includes basic dental, exams, preventative, routine care and dental restorations.
• Group life insurance
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Talent Management Program

Recreation / Activity Aide Must Haves :

• Graduation from a recognized institution with a Recreational / Activity Certification or combination of experience / training.
• Holds and Maintains a Valid Class 4 BC driver’s license, as applicable to care home needs.
• Maintains Valid Occupational First Aide Level 1 Certificate including CPR A .
• Maintains Food Safe Level 1.
• Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written.

Recreation / Activity Aide Nice to Haves :

Experience working with seniors is preferred.

Recreation / Activity Aide Responsibilities :

• Participates in the creation, organization and implementation of therapeutic recreation programs such as arts and crafts, exercise, music, woodworking, cooking, baking, gardening, outings and other social programs.
• Teaches, directs and demonstrates activities to residents and volunteers.
• Transfers, porters and ambulates residents to and from activities. Implements ambulation programs as designed / designated by Occupational or Physiotherapy or rehab worker.
• Assists residents at meals, including feeding.
• Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of residents as required.
• Provides input into planning and evaluating recreation programs by reporting observations and resident feedback to the Recreation Coordinator / Manager.
• Completes recording / statistical sheets on activities including attendance at each activity.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Activities Assistant
• Activity Coordinator
• Activities Specialist
• Activity Specialist
• Activities Associate
• Recreation Assistant
• Recreation Coordinator

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