AddressJob description:
Recreation / Activity Aide - Hamilton Village
Pro Vita is looking for Recreation/Activity Aides with a passion for the elderly to join one of our teams to support our residents in Supportive Living in Richmond.
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| Company Name: | Pro Vita Care Management |
| Job Title: | Recreation/Activity Aide (NOC 3414) |
| Location of Work: | 23111 Garripie Avenue, Richmond, V6V 0C1 |
| Term of Employment: | Casual |
| Shift(s) | Days vary, Hours vary |
| 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 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.
- 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.
- Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Recreation / Activity Aide Nice to Haves:
- 2 years recent related 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!
Other Companies Call This Role:
- Activities Assistant
- Activity Coordinator
- Activities Specialist
- Activity Specialist
- Activities Associate
- Recreation Assistant
- Recreation Coordinator
