Job Description

Devoted in offering holistic senior care service. Hamilton High Street Senior Residence is centrally located in East Richmond, only minutes of drive to New Westminster, Burnaby, and Richmond Center, and we are looking for empathetic, positive and passionate individuals in joining our team to support a lifestyle of choices and freedom for our residents.

Position Summary:

You will develop programs and encourage resident participation in our comprehensive wellness program that include brain and physical fitness, cultural, social, spiritual and self-development elements. Your resources include specialty program instructors and enviable amenities such as - a state of the art fitness studio and theatre, creative arts center, library-games room, billiards lounge, and terraced gardens as well as a conveniently located office. You will report to the General Manager and work with our Health & Wellness Coordinator, Concierge and Maitre'd, to deliver interesting events and programs. Your creativity will deliver fun, surprises and special events and elevate our residence to "show case" status.

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.

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. Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Others:

1. 2 years recent related experience working with seniors is preferred.

2. A fun environment with company events and activities. We celebrate site anniversaries, years of service, professional appreciations, staff appreciation events and an annual Holiday party.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

On-site gym On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person