ProVita Care Management Looking for Recreation / Activity Aide (PV1979) at Penticton, BC Full Time

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.

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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.
• Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.
• Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.

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.

If you are a kind, caring individual who enjoys connecting with and making a difference in the lives of elders – Apply Today!

• Please note that Healthcare wages are being adjusted and topped up by the government currently, February 2023.

Other Companies Call This Role:

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

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