Recreation Assistant - North Vancouver, Canada - Creekstone Care Centre

Creekstone Care Centre

Verified Company

North Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Recreation Aide
Are you interested in joining a team where we
create joy in life and caring, connecting and celebrating? If so, we are excited to hear from you

Creekstone Care Centre is a modern long term care home, purpose-built for 180 seniors and conveniently located right by Second Narrows Bridge on Oxford Street in North Vancouver.

Creekstone is family-owned and a sister-site to care homes in Kamloops, Richmond and soon Sechelt.

We care about wellbeing and have a special staff lounge to recharge both your phone and more importantly, your mind.

And we are proud to be just steps away from Phibbs Bus Exchange and right on the bike route to promote green responsible living.

(Yes, we have a bike locker and showers too.)

We are seeking a full time and casual recreation aides to
passionately contribute to the delivery of quality of life programs to Residents by focusing on creating joy through connections, engagement and feeling valued.

As a recreation aide you embrace the Resident's physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs & interests along with the principles of Person and Family Centered Care.

Demonstrated knowledge of recreation programs including a minimum of one year recreation experience in Long Term Care and/or comparable roles;
At least one year of recent relevant experience working with individuals with dementia

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Completed a recognized Recreation Therapy Program or Activity Assistant diploma or Certificate is a must.

Basic computer skills (including MS Office, specifically Outlook, Excel and Word) Additional certifications include First aid CPR C,'Serving it right' and Food Safe Level 1;
GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach) training is an asset.

At Creekstone Care Centre, you will find people who are just like you as they love to:

Work where caring, connecting and celebrating are valued;
Find joy in teamwork and feel a passion for learning;
Live life with a flexible, positive outlook that takes being accountable seriously;
Be part of a small family that is growing and innovative; and
Help grow a beautiful home that creates joy in life and aging.

Salary:
$28.74 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits: