Job Description

CareCorp Senior Services is a trusted company who provides superior healthcare, food and support services to long-term care and assisted living facilities across BC.

We are looking for a fun and caring Recreation Aide to join our amazing care team in one of our beautiful assisted living facilities, Pine Grove Seniors Community.

The ideal candidate would have healthcare and/ or recreation experience.

Facility address:

313 McGowan Avenue, Kamloops, BC V2B 2R8

Position details:

Casual

Our scheduler will work with you closely to match your available hours we have onsite!

Pay:

$29.83 per hour

Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day for the preparation, implementation and evaluation of recreation programs that meet a diverse population of residents. Ensures that every resident is involved in identified recreational activities in order to meet the goals of the resident's recreational treatment plan. Leads, instructs, and motivates residents in individual and group leisure pursuits. Setup and organize equipment needed for specific program(s), and oversee residents involved by encouraging participation. Ability to follow safety policy and protocol in the community with residents and volunteers. Effective and professional communication skills with all facility departments. Record and discuss residents' participation levels in programs. Escort, transport, assist residents to and from programs. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Current Food Safe certification. Completion of recognized Recreation course. Two years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Current CPR/ First Aid. Excellent communication skills. Cultural education and experience are preferred
Job Type: Casual

Pay: $29.83 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Application question(s):

Have you completed a recognized Recreation course? How many years of experience working with the senior community do you have? As a casual, what is your availability?
Licence/Certification:

Food Safety Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person