This position is covered under the HEABC wage levelling. Please note the wage is currently being adjusted and topped up by the government and the displayed wage is therefore reflective of such initiative.
About Us
At West Coast Seniors Housing Management, we see our communities as a family and we are equally committed to our residents and our staff. We provide an engaging work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity. We invest in the growth and development of our teams to actively participate in the creation of memories and moments that matter to our residents.
About the Role
The Recreation Aide reports to the Therapeutic Recreation Manager/ Recreation Manager or designate. This role assists in planning, implementing and evaluating activity programs to meet the holistic needs and interests of persons served, while maintaining the rights of residents and ensuring they are treated with respect and dignity.
The Recreation Therapist reports to the Therapeutic Recreation Manager/ Recreation Manager or designate. This role assesses, develops and implements person centered therapeutic recreation programs to meet the holistic needs and interests of persons served. Collaborating with a variety of teams within the community to provide goal orientated outcomes.
Responsibilities
Include but not limited to;
- Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing and maintaining professional relationships that support and strengthen the organizational culture and purpose.
- Performs
assessments of resident leisure functioning, strengths and limitations upon
admission and as required.
- Develops
and implements recreation and leisure programs for individuals and groups
according to practice based evidence and current trends.
- Supports
the completion of monthly calendars to reflect all domains and function levels
to reflect resident’s needs, interests and abilities.
- Assists
and evaluates programs or protocols as required to meet person centered goals,
needs and operational requirements.
- Assists
with admission and orientation of new residents and tenants.
- Reports
and documents resident progress, function and program participation.
- Collaborates
with interdisciplinary team, resident and family to prepare for pre/post
resident care conferences. Attends as required.
- Provides
quarterly and annual assessments based on standards of practice and
requirements of MDS-RAI and care planning timeframes.
- Motivates
and encourages resident participation through initiatives such as Resident
Council to ensure resident needs and rights are being maintained and heard.
- Assists with student and volunteer placements,
orientation and evaluation when required.
- Actively
participates in orientation of new staff, community programs, meetings,
committees and educational in-services.
- Maintains a safe environment for residents, family and staff, through:
- accident prevention,
- knowledge of emergency procedures and regulations,
- the safe use of supplies and equipment and reporting when repairs are necessary, and
- Utilizing infection control procedures
- Develops and maintains relationships and
promotes Recreation Therapy with external partnerships and agencies to enhance
resident programming.
- Performs
other related duties as required.
Qualifications & Skills:
- A
two-year Recreation or equivalent Diploma.
- Two
year related experience in Long Term Care setting preferred.
- Experience
programming for Alzheimer Disease and related Dementia’s is an asset.
- Member
or eligibility for British Columbia Therapeutic Recreation Association (BCTRA).
- Valid
First Aid Level 1 Certificate with CPR required.
- Serving
It Right Certificate.
- Food Safe Level 1 Certificate an asset
- Valid
Class 4 (Unrestricted) BC Driver’s License as required.
- All
successful applicants must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check
applicable to Provincial guidelines.
- Ability to push, pull, stoop, crouch, lift and carry up to 25 lbs. Must be able to work with cleaners, detergents and other cleaning equipment.
- Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently and understand verbal and written instructions.
- Good
interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Intermediate
computer skills including Word, Publisher, and Outlook.
West Coast Seniors Housing Management
is an equal
opportunity employer.
