Job description:
Recreation / Activity Aide - Haven Hill
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 Penticton.
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| Company Name: |
Pro Vita Care Management |
| Job Title: |
Recreation/Activity Aide (NOC 33109) |
| Location of Work: |
415 Haven Hill Road, Penticton, V2A 4E9 |
| Term of Employment: |
Full-time |
| Shift(s) |
Full-time: Sunday - Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm, Wednesday- Thursday 11:00am - 7:00pm, 37.5 hours/week
Full-time: Tuesday - Wednesday 11:00am - 7:00pm, Thursday - Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm, 37.5 hours/week
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| Wage*: |
$28.74 /hour |
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.
If you are a kind, caring individual who enjoys connecting with and making a difference in the lives of elders – Apply Today!
*Please note that Healthcare wages are being adjusted and topped up by the government currently, February 2023.
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