Recreation Aide

The Care Group (“TCG”)

offers high-quality residential care services to complex care clients in 9 homes throughout the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

Our Values

We believe our residents deserve excellence in care and we strive to achieve this by working as a team towards our common goal – a happy and healthy resident

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for

Certified Recreation Assistant/Activity Aide

• to join our team.
• What is in for you? Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider, we offer competitive wages and skill development.

Shifts

• 9:30am-5.30pm Thursday - Monday
• What does a Activity Aide do?
• Carries out established recreation programs such as outings, exercises, crafts, social events, entertainment, games, etc.
• Assists residents to and from programs as required.
• Assists encourage and motivates residents/tenants to participate and provide personal care during recreational activities as required.
• Observes, reports, and documents any changes, in residents, to the supervisor and/or nurse.
• Ensures recreational equipment and supplies are used, maintained and stored in a safe, clean, and efficient manner. Reports unsafe or faulty equipment to supervisor.
• Actively participates in C.Q.I. program, meetings, committees and educational in-services as required. Assists in the maintenance of statistical records.
• Assists with orientation of new residents/tenants.

Requirements

• Graduate from a recognized Activity/Recreation Certificate or diploma program
• Experience in a senior’s focused recreation department an asset
• Proficient written, verbal and electronic communication in English
• Demonstrate competent computer skills
• Exceptional inter-personal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Basic First Aid Certificate (Current).
• Food Safe Course or equivalent (Current).
• Proof of COVID vaccination

About us

The Gardens at Qualicum Beach offers seniors living in the picturesque beauty of Qualicum Beach. As a premier residence, we provide three levels of care for seniors from independent living to complex care. We are dedicated to our “resident-focused” philosophy and we strive to make you feel at home. With our personalized care and support, we have created a loving a caring environment for all who enter through our doors.

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