peopleCare is a family owned, values-based organization that provides outstanding care and exceptional experiences for those who live and work in our long-term care and retirement homes. Our staff are engaged, enthusiastic and strive to exceed expectations. We are always looking to hire talented and caring new people, who want to make a difference and who embrace change with a positive attitude. Investing in staff wellness, recognition, education, and leadership development is a priority.
Named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for nine years in a row, peopleCare is also accredited with Exemplary Standing. These distinctions are thanks to our outstanding team of skilled and dedicated people working collaboratively with our partners to drive excellence in operations, care, and services. Our teams are committed to social impact and going Beyond Ourselves in our communities.
These are exciting times at peopleCare, as we are growing fast and continue to seek new opportunities to raise the bar in Changing the World of Senior Living! That’s where your talents and ideas come in. If you enjoy working with people – and want to create meaningful experiences for our residents, families, staff, and partners – apply to the fantastic opportunity below!
We are currently recruiting for a fun, detailed-oriented, resident advocate to join our team at peopleCare AR Goudie as a Recreation Aide!
This position is a of a full-time, temporary nature starting August 24, 2022
THE ROLE
As a member of the peopleCare Activities team, the Recreation Aide will follow established policies, procedures and standards. This position participates in the implementation of programs to meet the various physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual needs of residents. The Program and Support Services Aide will also assist in monitoring the needs and progress of the residents.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 1 year progressive related experience
- 2 year diploma in Recreation and Leadership, or equivalent, or current student
Benefits of working with peopleCare Communities:
STABILITY
- The security that comes with working with a company that has been in the community for over 50 years
- No moving around or travelling home to home
- A nice company to work for - many of our staff have been with us for more than 30 years!
- Minimum 8-hour shifts
- Support 24/7 - you're not on your own
HEALTH, WELLNESS AND SAFETY
- In support of the peopleCare Communities’ commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, we have an immunization requirement for all employees.
- We provide appropriate PPE
- On-going Infection Prevention and Control measures, education, and support available to all employees
- Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance Program is free and confidential to all employees and family members including: Individual, family, children, and couples counselling, Wellness Promotions, Training and resources, Group Workshops, After hours emergency services and Critical Incident Debriefing, Credit Counselling and Financial Literacy Programs, Assorted therapies as needed: ie. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Play Therapy, Narrative, Mindfulness, Trauma treatment.
Interested? We want to hear from you! Apply now!
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In support of the peopleCare Communities’ commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, our COVID-19 Immunization Policy requires all staff and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (1st and 2nd dose) as a condition of employment\* along with a police check and a negative TB test result.
\*Where the successful candidate has not been fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason may be accepted.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $21.81 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- I am at least 16 years of age.
Experience:
- therapeutic recreation: 1 year (preferred)