Recreation Aide in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia at The Care Group

The Care Group (“TCG”) offers high-quality residential care services to complex care clients in 9 homes throughout the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

Our Values: We believe our residents deserve excellence in care and we strive to achieve this by working as a team towards our common goal – a happy and healthy resident

THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for Certified Recreation Assistant/Activity Aide to join our team.
What is in for you? Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider, we offer competitive wages and skill development.

Shifts: 9:30am-5.30pm Thursday - Monday
What does a Activity Aide do?

• Carries out established recreation programs such as outings, exercises, crafts, social events, entertainment, games, etc.
• Assists residents to and from programs as required.
• Assists encourage and motivates residents/tenants to participate and provide personal care during recreational activities as required.
• Observes, reports, and documents any changes, in residents, to the supervisor and/or nurse.
• Ensures recreational equipment and supplies are used, maintained and stored in a safe, clean, and efficient manner. Reports unsafe or faulty equipment to supervisor.
• Actively participates in C.Q.I. program, meetings, committees and educational in-services as required. Assists in the maintenance of statistical records.
• Assists with orientation of new residents/tenants.

Requirements

• Graduate from a recognized Activity/Recreation Certificate or diploma program
• Experience in a senior’s focused recreation department an asset
• Proficient written, verbal and electronic communication in English
• Demonstrate competent computer skills
• Exceptional inter-personal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Basic First Aid Certificate (Current).
• Food Safe Course or equivalent (Current).
• Proof of COVID vaccination

About us:
The Gardens at Qualicum Beach offers seniors living in the picturesque beauty of Qualicum Beach. As a premier residence, we provide three levels of care for seniors from independent living to complex care. We are dedicated to our “resident-focused” philosophy and we strive to make you feel at home. With our personalized care and support, we have created a loving a caring environment for all who enter through our doors.
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