Recreation Aide - Casual -AgeCare Holyrood (Maple Ridge)

About Us At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us. The Opportunity: The Recreation Aide assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates residents regarding recreation therapy. The Recreation Aide will be assigned duties reflective of his/her level of education, preparation, demonstrated skill level, AgeCare policies and procedures and the Cooperative Care Model. What You Will Do: - Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Recreation Manager & Executive Director; - Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting; - Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events; - Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care of the elderly; - Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind; - Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings; - Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels; - Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities; - Assisting with meal services as required; - 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 the Code of Conduct; - Complete other duties as assigned. What You Will Need: - College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent is required; - Previous experience working with seniors; - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); - Excellent oral and written communication skills; - An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly; - Valid provincial driver's license to transport residents by van (i.e.: Class 4; Class F). - Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one. Salary: $0.00 Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2nxx9e