Recreation Aide (Part Time)

Description

Revera owns and operates retirement residences and long term care homes in the senior living sector.

Purpose. Passion. People.

We are purpose driven. We are passionate. We are connected. We are truly out to live our best lives, as we come together to help others live theirs. Join our team today and build your career with us.

Reporting to the Recreation Manager, the Recreation Aide assists in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels;
• Assisting with meal services as required;
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care of the elderly;
• Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings;
• 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 Revera's Code of Conduct;
• Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting;
• Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind;
• Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events;
• Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities;
• Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Recreation Manager & Executive Director;

Qualifications

• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
• An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly;
• College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent is required;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Previous experience working with seniors;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Vaccines are a proven, safe and powerful weapon in our battle against COVID-19. Now that vaccines are widely available and recognizing that many of our staff are already vaccinated, vaccination will be a condition of employment for new hires, except when impossible due to legitimate, established exceptions. The vaccine must be a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination series approved by Health Canada. This is one more important step to protect both our residents and staff as we continue to battle this deadly virus.

Revera is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.