Recreation aide - health services

Work Term:

Permanent.

Work Language:

English.

Hours:

30 to 40 hours per week.

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience.

Work setting:
Relocation costs not covered by employer. Willing to relocate. Rural area. Nursing home/home for the aged.

• Assist health care professionals
• Carry out treatment programs, under the direction of physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists, to rehabilitate patients with various injuries or disabilities
• Develop information materials for patients
• Follow through on treatment programs with patients
• Help physical therapists
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Maintain supplies
• Maintain inventory of equipment
• Document patient rehabilitation progress
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
• Order supplies and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Coordinate recreation activities
• Security and safety
• Criminal record check

• Fast‑paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Creativity

• Shift options:
  Morning, Night, On call, Day, Weekend, Overtime required
• Health perks:
  Dental plan, Health care plan, Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits:
  
  As per collective agreement
• Other benefits:
  Free parking available
• Support for youths:
  Participation in a government or community program that supports youth employment. Awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for youth.