Recreation Aides In Seniors Long Term Care

Join our team of leading Recreation Aides and be part of the start-up team at Silverstone Care Centre in beautiful Sechelt, BC and experience something new! We are a team inspired to create joy in life and aging…by caring, connecting and celebrating for the Residents and their Families, and also for each other. If this aligns with your mission and vision, then we want to hear from you!

Silverstone Care Centre is a brand new, beautiful, Long Term Care home in Sechelt, BC, that has lots of natural light, very cozy surroundings and lovely views of the ocean. We are close to the downtown shops and services in Sechelt with a transit bus stop just steps from our front door. Silverstone is the newest home in the Trellis family with other homes located in North Vancouver and Kamloops. Find us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Gemstonecarecentre/ and https://www.facebook.com/creekstonecarecentre/ .

We are seeking full time and casual Recreation Aides to passionately contribute to the delivery of quality of life programs to Residents by focusing on creating joy through connections, engagement and feeling valued. As a recreation aide you embrace meeting the Residents' physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs & interests through a Person and Family Centered Care approach.

As the successful candidate, you are aligned with our values, are passionate about recreation, enjoy the chance to multi-skill and have exceptional communication skills. In addition, your interests, skills and education include:

• Successful completion of a recognized Recreation Therapy Program or Activity Assistant diploma or Certificate;
• Demonstrated knowledge of recreation programs including a minimum of one year recreation experience in Long Term Care and working with individuals with dementia and/or comparable roles;
• GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach) training as an asset;
• Basic computer skills (including MS Office, specifically Outlook, Excel and Word) Additional certifications include First aid CPR C, ‘Serving it right' and Food Safe Level 1.

At Silverstone Care, you will find people who are just like you as they love to:

• Work where caring, connecting and celebrating are valued;
• Find joy in teamwork and feel a passion for learning;
• Live life with a flexible, positive outlook that takes being accountable seriously;
• Be part of a small family of homes that is growing and innovative; and
• Help grow a beautiful home that creates joy in life and aging.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working at Silverstone Care Centre and will contact successful applicants to explore fit with this excellent opportunity.

Job Types: Full-time, Casual

Salary: From $28.74 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Share what your interest is in joining the Team at Silverstone Care Centre

Experience:

• Seniors Long Term Care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Recreation Therapy or Activity Assistant diploma/certificate (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sechelt, BC V7Z0S4: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person