Activity Aide - Nanaimo, Canada - Eden Gardens

Eden Gardens
Eden Gardens
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Nanaimo, Canada

1 week ago

Sophia Lee

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Eden Gardens is a Long-Term Care Home specializing in Dementia Care, creating a person-directed community that promotes well-being and a quality of life for all.

We strive to be the best place to live and the best place to work.


WHY JOIN US

  • Unique Philosophy of Care
  • Great benefit Package Available
  • Team Atmosphere
  • Fun Filled Staff Events
  • Competitive Wages

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the daily life for the elders that live in their home by providing daily scheduled activities in a variety of settings
  • Ability to document activities in organization program
  • Act as an advocate to protect and promote Elders' rights.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Registration with the British Columbia Health Care Aide Registry
  • Activity Aide Certificate
  • Experience and additional education in Care of Persons with Dementia is preferred
  • Must be physically and mentally fit for the work environment
  • Speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner
  • Pass a Criminal Record Check upon hiring and every 5 years thereafter
  • Must be fully vaccinated against Covid1
  • Must either receive annual flu vaccine, or wear appropriate PPE as prescribed by the PHO for the recommended flu season

PERSONAL SKILLS AND ASSETS:


  • Team Player
  • Desire to bring spontaneity, joy and connection to the lives of our elders
  • Able to learn new skills that enable the Elders to engage in their normal life patterns and make the community a pleasant place to live and work
  • Flexibility and willingness to modify routines and duties at times
  • Ability to communicate with and listen effectively to elders, families and other care partners (includes both verbal and written communication skills)

Job Type:
Casual


Salary:
$28.74 per hour


Benefits:


  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Onsite parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Nanaimo, BC V9S 3B6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:


  • Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Health Care Aide Certificate (BC) (required)
  • Activity Aide Certificate
(required)


Work Location:
In person
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