Summerland jobs in senior homes and assisted living facilities

Position Summary

Reporting to the Recreation Manager or designate, the Activity Worker assists in planning, implementing and evaluating activity programs to meet the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and cultural needs and interests of the residents/tenants

Responsibilities

Include but not limited to;

• Carries out established recreation programs such as outings, exercises, crafts, social events, entertainment, games, etc.
• Assists residents to and from programs as required.
• Assists, encourages, 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.
• Provides guidance, assistance and support to volunteers. Assists in the evaluation of volunteers.
• Performs all other duties as required.

Position Summary    

Reporting to the Support Service Manager and/or designate provides all aspects of service in the dining room, resident lounges and room service for residents, guests and the public. Participates in food preparation and the maintenance of a safe, sanitary workplace by following safe food handling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of meal service including breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, teas, special events and room service etc. Duties include preparing the dining room and service area for meals, stocking all necessary items, serving meals and cleaning the dining room, preparation and service areas afterwards.
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of food and beverages under the direction of cook or designate. Portion meals with respect to portion control, plate presentation and resident choice. Provide residents with beverages and meal accompaniments.
• Carry out general cleaning duties and routines, including clean up and setting of tables, clearing tables, bussing dishes, scraping dishes, washing dishes, and transporting dishes as required.
• Prevent the spread of infection by proper hand washing, appropriate glove use, following prescribed cleaning techniques, and proper handling of chemicals. Practice and maintain established standards for proper cleanliness and sanitation required by the Health Department.
• Establish and maintain an atmosphere conducive to pleasant dining by creating an environment which maintains the happiness, self-respect, general dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Promote and maintain positive communication and relationships among staff, residents and the public.
• May be responsible for some or all tasks related to housekeeping and laundry duties.
• Other related duties as required.