Recreation Assistant - Vancouver, Canada - St. Jude's Anglican Home Society

St. Jude's Anglican Home Society
St. Jude's Anglican Home Society
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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Recreation Assistant / Activity Aide - Casual
For 75 years, St. Jude's Anglican Home has been compassionately caring for older British Columbians. Located near Vancouver's Cambie corridor, St. Jude's is a not-for-profit Long-term care home providing Resident focused quality care to 55 seniors.

We are now seeking to the fill the position of
Recreation Assistant / Activity Aide - Casual


Under the direction of the Director of Care and with Department Co-Ordinator, the
Recreation Assistant implements established activities to engage Residents to meet their recreational, social, physical and emotional needs.

This position also provides direction to volunteers as needed.


Key Duties & Responsibilities:


  • Implement and participate in activities, life skills, recreational and/or social activities designed to meet the needs of each senior. Adapts and modifies established activities to meet the special needs of the Resident.
  • Observe Client and his environment, report unsafe conditions and behaviours, physical and/or cognitive changes, to the Supervisor. Promote Client's participation in activities and provide feedback regarding the performance and progress of the Client.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Grade 12, completion of recognized recreational courses, plus two years' recent geriatric related experience or an equivalent combined of education, training and experience.
  • Ability to work in a flexible and collaborative manner with the team.
  • Ability to demonstrate respect for the rights, confidentiality, dignity and selfesteem of those who are elderly, physically disabled or cognitively impaired.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
  • Ability to follow instructions and to work independently.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Wage as per HEU

Collective Agreement:
$26.93

Availability for Shifts both weekends and weekdays


Job Type:
Casual


Salary:
$26.93 per hour


Benefits:


  • Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • On call

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Vancouver, BC V5Z 2G7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:


  • AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:


  • Dementia care: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location:
One location
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