Recreation / Activity Aide - Agassiz & Glenwood 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.

Company Name: Pro Vita Care Management
Job Title: Recreation/Activity Aide (NOC 33109)
Location of Work: 1525 Mackay Crescent, Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A3
Term of Employment: Casual
Shift(s): Days vary, 09:00am -05:00pm
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 drivers license, as applicable to care home needs.
Maintains Valid Occupational First Aide Level 1 Certificate including CPR A (link removed)>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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