Recreation / Activity Aide (PV2474) - Richmond, Canada - careers@provita

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    Recreation / Activity Aide - Hamilton Village
    Pro Vita is looking for Recreation/Activity Aides with a passion for the elderly to join one of our teams to support our residents in Supportive Living in Richmond.

    Company Name: Pro Vita Care Management
    Job Title: Recreation/Activity Aide (NOC 3414)
    Location of Work: 23111 Garripie Avenue, Richmond, V6V 0C1
    Term of Employment: Casual
    Shift(s) Days vary, Hours vary
    Wage*: $28.74 /hour

    Recreation / Activity Aide Must Haves:

    • Graduation from a recognized institution with a Recreational/Activity Certification or combination of experience/training.
    • Holds and Maintains a Valid Class 4 driver's license, as applicable to care home needs.
    • Maintains Valid Occupational First Aide Level 1 Certificate including CPR "A".
    • Maintains Food Safe Level 1.
    • Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.
    • Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written.
    • Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.

    Recreation / Activity Aide Nice to Haves:

    • 2 years recent related experience working with seniors is preferred.

    Recreation / Activity Aide Responsibilities:

    • Participates in the creation, organization and implementation of therapeutic recreation programs such as arts and crafts, exercise, music, woodworking, cooking, baking, gardening, outings and other social programs.
    • Teaches, directs and demonstrates activities to residents and volunteers.
    • Transfers, porters and ambulates residents to and from activities. Implements ambulation programs as designed/designated by Occupational or Physiotherapy or rehab worker.
    • Assists residents at meals, including feeding.
    • Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of residents as required.
    • Provides input into planning and evaluating recreation programs by reporting observations and resident feedback to the Recreation Coordinator/Manager.
    • Completes recording/ statistical sheets on activities including attendance at each activity.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.

    If you are a kind, caring individual who enjoys connecting with and making a difference in the lives of elders – Apply TodayOther Companies Call This Role:

    • Activities Assistant
    • Activity Coordinator
    • Activities Specialist
    • Activity Specialist
    • Activities Associate
    • Recreation Assistant
    • Recreation Coordinator