Activity Assistant - Victoria, Canada - Revera Inc.

Revera Inc.

Verified Company

Victoria, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

Description
Revera owns and operates retirement residences and long term care homes in the senior living sector.

Purpose. Passion. People.
We are purpose driven. We are passionate. We are connected. We are truly out to live our best lives, as we come together to help others live theirs. Join our team today and build your career with us.

YOU can make a difference. If you want to feel like you are making a difference every day, you've come to the right place. Our residents are unique and special, and so are our employees.

By working in our Active Living Department, you can help create memorable experiences for our seniors and improve their quality of life.

For seniors at Revera, recreation can spark joy and a renewed sense of purpose.

Reporting to the Director of Active Living, you will help plan, organize and deliver programs to meet our resident's physical, social, intellectual and spiritual needs.

Programs may include; fitness classes, social activities, educational lectures, community outings and special events.

You will assist in designing and leading new and inspiring monthly programs to meet the needs and interests of our residents and keep them engaged in their community.

The Activity Assistant position is currently 24 hours per week with flexible days of work, includes family coverage for extended health benefits, chef prepared meal daily and onsite parking.

Wage $ $22.10/hr. Onsite Training, Career Advancement Opportunities and Revera University Courses Available.

Qualifications:

An energetic and compassionate person with a strong desire to work with our seniors and make a difference in their day to day living
Experience and comfort leading a small to medium sized group
Basic knowledge of computer programs such as; Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Publisher
Self motivated and the ability to work independently
Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Check
Ability to obtain: Serving it Right, Standard First Aid & CPR, Food Safe certifications
A Diploma in Recreation or a related field is an asset
Valid provincial Drivers License
Class 4 is an asset
Vaccines are a proven, safe and powerful weapon in our battle against COVID19. Now that vaccines are widely available and recognizing that many of our staff are already vaccinated, vaccination will be a condition of employment for new hires, except when impossible due to legitimate, established exceptions. _The vaccine must be a _twodose COVID19 _vaccination series approved by Health Canada_._ _This is one more important step to protect both our residents and staff as we continue to battle this deadly virus._