Recreation Aide (Temporary)

The Care Group (“TCG”) offers high-quality residential care services to complex care clients in nine (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 Temporary Recreation Aide to join The Oxford Senior Care, located in Abbotsford, BC

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: Tuesday – Saturday (8:00am – 4:00pm)

What does a Recreation 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.
• Basic First Aid Certificate (Current).
• Food Safe Course or equivalent (Current).
• Proof of COVID vaccination

About us:

The Oxford Senior Care, located in Abbotsford, BC, is a warm and welcoming long-term care home operated by The Care Group. With 84 beds, it offers a comfortable, home-like environment where residents receive personalized, round-the-clock care from dedicated professionals. The Oxford focuses on person-centered care, working closely with families and Fraser Health to ensure each resident's well-being. The home features thoughtfully furnished rooms, beautifully landscaped gardens, and a wide range of programs—including music therapy, recreational activities, and spiritual services—that support physical, emotional, and social health. Residents also enjoy nutritious, chef-prepared meals tailored to individual dietary needs, creating a truly holistic care experience.

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