Recreation Aide (Temporary)

• Highest industry wage based on experience
• Benefits, vacation, paid sick days
• Employee Scholarships
• Employee Recognition and Staff Appreciation Events
• Meaningful Connection

• Implements recreation programs which include activities such as outings, parties, exercises, crafts and entertainment. 
• Organizes resident activities and trips outside the facility while ensuring that the residents have proper clothing and necessary equipment for the activity, confirms details of the proposed activity with nursing/administration staff, coordinates the movement of residents during the activity and teaches the techniques of the related activity. 
• Consults with family and nursing staff in order to determine the activities which meet the residents’ needs. 
• Designs an appropriate variety of recreation programs tailored to resident needs. 
• Monitors and evaluates resident progress through activity programs and reports observations such as emotional wellbeing and social behavior to nursing staff as required. 
• Maintains Inventory of equipment, tools and materials and reports malfunctioning equipment and supply needs to the appropriate staff. 

• Graduate from a recognized Activity/Recreation Certificate or diploma program. 
• Experience in a senior’s focused recreation department an asset. 
• Health Care Provider level First Aid Certificate (Current). 
• Proof of COVID vaccination. 

Why You’ll Love Working at Sidney:

Sidney Care is located on Vancouver Island in sunny Sidney, BC and offers residential care to 54 clients. Sidney Care has been in operation for many years and provides a home like environment to its residents. The care home was recently renovated and is tastefully decorated. Sidney Care works in collaboration with the Vancouver Island Health Authority, to ensure quality care to all of our clients.

If this opportunity is not a fit for your background and experience please feel free to forward to any interested colleagues.

We invite interested candidates to submit their resume in confidence. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews.