Recreation Aide
- AgeCare Lakeview# Careers## Recreation Aide
- AgeCare LakeviewApply: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada: Part time: Posted Yesterday: R26\_07758About Us At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us. The Opportunity: The Recreation Aide assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates residents regarding recreation therapy. The Recreation Aide will be assigned duties reflective of his/her level of education, preparation, demonstrated skill level, AgeCare policies and procedures and the Collaborative Care Model.

What You Will Do:
* Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Recreation Manager & Executive Director;
* Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting;
* Maintains effective communication and positive human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events;




* Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care of the elderly;
* Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind;
* Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings;
* Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels;
* Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities;
* Assisting with meal services as required;
* Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
* Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct;
* Complete other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:
* College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent is required;
* Previous experience working with seniors;
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
* Excellent oral and written communication skills;
* An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly;
* Valid provincial driver's license to transport residents by van (i.e.: Class 4; Class F).
* Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Work

Location:
AgeCare LakeviewAddress: 3490 Porter Street, Vancouver, B.
C V5N 5W4Employment Type: CasualWage Levelling

Salary:
$31.64 per hour

📌 Recreation Aide (Vancouver)
🏢 Agecare
📍 Vancouver