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 care facilities.

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

Facility address:

Oyster Harbour Seniors Community, 1127 4th Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A6

Position details:

Casual

Compensation:

$29.83 per hour plus benefits after probation

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

The successful applicant for this job posting must provide satisfactory proof, or have such proof on file, that they have received the COVID-19 vaccination and any required COVID-19 booster vaccination. This requirement shall be waived if the applicant has not received the vaccination due to any legislated protected human rights grounds. In such a case, and upon presentation of sufficient proof, CareCorp shall make reasonable attempts to accommodate the applicant to carry out their role where possible recognizing that the health and safety of other employees and residents will be a priority.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $25.83 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Morning shift Night shift Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ladysmith, BC V9G 1R3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Have you completed a recognized Recreation course?
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Food Safety Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person