Recreation Aide - AgeCare Lakeview

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity:

The Recreation Aide assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates residents regarding recreation therapy. The Recreation Aide will be assigned duties reflective of his/her level of education, preparation, demonstrated skill level, AgeCare policies and procedures and the Collaborative Care Model.

What You Will Do:

- Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Recreation Manager & Executive Director;

- Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting;

- Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events;

- Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care of the elderly;

- Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind;

- Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings;

- Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels;

- Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities;

- Assisting with meal services as required;

- Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);

- Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct;

- Complete other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:

- College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent is required;

- Previous experience working with seniors;

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);

- Excellent oral and written communication skills;

- An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly;

- Valid provincial driver's license to transport residents by van (i.e.: Class 4; Class F).

- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Work Location:  AgeCare Lakeview

Address:  3490 Porter Street, Vancouver, B.C V5N 5W4

Employment Type: Casual

Wage Levelling Salary: $31.64 per hour