Recreation Assistant

Company Description:

Bayview Seniors Community is a licensed long-term residential care home in White Rock, BC, specializing in memory care for seniors living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other cognitive challenges. The community offers a safe, modern environment designed around the needs of each resident, supported by personalized programs and 24-hour licensed nursing. Care services include long-term care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and post-surgery care. Guided by C.A.R.E. values - Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - Bayview Seniors Community strives to ensure residents and families feel valued, supported, and at home. Prospective team members can learn more about the organization at bayviewseniors.ca.

Job description:

We are currently seeking a passionate, innovative, hands-on Activities Assistant (Casual) at Bayview Seniors Living, our new senior living community in White Rock, BC, to plan, facilitate and direct the implementation and regular evaluation of recreation and social programs that provide a meaningful and flourishing experience for our residents in Long Term Care and Memory Care neighborhoods.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned candidate to implement activities & life enrichment programs and develop a team from the ground up.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, leads and coordinates the development, implementation and evaluation of a wide range of activities and life enrichment programs (relevant to each neighborhood) and services designed to meet residents’ physical, emotional, social, cognitive, environmental, vocational and spiritual needs.
• Fosters and maintains a strong relationship with residents by meeting with residents regularly to assess/discuss activities and life enrichment needs and preferences.
• Oversees the administrative responsibilities of the Activities & Life Enrichment program at the Community, such as implementing and maintaining established departmental standards and objectives, participating in budget preparation and control and ordering necessary supplies and equipment for the department.
• Manages the Activities & Life Enrichment Assistant, Bus Driver and Volunteers to ensure that team members needs are met, and standards are maintained.
• Monitors, manages and provides services related to the Community’s transportation services.
• Actively participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for resident services.
• Retains and enhances Bayview’s culture and values in all interactions.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

Successful completion of a diploma in recreation/leisure studies from a recognized community college or university, courses in gerontology. Must demonstrate leadership and organizational skills.

Knowledge of programs and techniques in recreation, community resources and program development required. Excellent communication skills necessary. Three - five years’ experience in recreation programming and/or volunteer management for seniors population.

• Computer proficiency is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license (Class 4 drive a bus).
• Current CPR certificate and First Aid.
• Food Handlers training.
• Certified Fitness Instructor (preferred). Willingness to obtain certified Instructor status, if required.
• prepares this professional to motive, design, lead recreation programming for seniors

Knowledge:

• Recreation and leisure programming, techniques and best practices• Community resources
• Healthcare, memory care and aging challenges
• Leadership best practices and principles
• Legislative regulations and policies related to retirement care
• Changes in mobility of seniors

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to prepare and administer departmental budgets
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to treat residents with respect, dignity and care
• Ability to motivate others
• Ability to resolve contentious or sensitive issues or situations
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information
• Ability to work in a flexible environment to meet the needs of the residents, including weekend and holiday coverage, as required

Personal Suitability:

• Demonstrates a strong desire to serve and care for seniors
• Resident centred
• Open, friendly, responsive, positive and energetic
• Able to apply tact, discretion and sound judgement
• Trustworthy, hands-on leader
• Shows initiative and commitment to excellence

Desirable Qualifications:

• Courses in gerontology, aging or dementia are an asset
• Previous experience as a volunteer in some capacity

Starting Wage : $ 24.00 to $ 27.00

We thank all interested candidates. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.