Recreation / Activity Aide - Penticton, Canada - Pro Vita Care Management Inc.

    Pro Vita Care Management Inc.
    Pro Vita Care Management Inc. Penticton, Canada

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    Recreation / Activity Aide (PV2547)

    Job No: PV2547 Location: Penticton Employment Status: Full-time No. of Vacancies: 2 Closing Date: 18 May 2024 PDT

    Recreation / Activity Aide - Haven Hill

    Pro Vita is looking for Recreation/Activity Aides with a passion for the elderly to join our team to support our residents in Long Term Care in Penticton .

    Company Name: Pro Vita Care Management Job Title: Recreation/Activity Aide (NOC 33109) Location of Work: 415 Haven Hill Road, Penticton, V2A 4E9 Term of Employment: Full-time Shift(s)

    Full-time: Sunday - Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm, Wednesday- Thursday 11:00am - 7:00pm, 37.5 hours/week

    Full-time: Tuesday - Wednesday 11:00am - 7:00pm, Thursday - Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm, 37.5 hours/week

    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 BC 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.
  • Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
  • 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.
  • Recreation / Activity Aide Nice to Haves:

  • 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.
  • Activities Assistant
  • Activity Coordinator
  • Activities Specialist
  • Activity Specialist
  • Activities Associate
  • Recreation Assistant
  • Recreation Coordinator
  • PVHP-HH