Careers
If you have a genuine interest in working with seniors, enjoy a challenging and rewarding career and thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment, the following positions are available to qualified candidates:
Current Openings - Cooks, Dietary Aides, Recreation Therapists, RNs and LPNs
| Cooks | |
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| Position: | Cooks |
| Yaletown House Contact: | Elizabeth Szymczak, Manager, Support Services szymczak@yaletown.org or 604 806-4213 |
| Description: | Under the direction of the Manager, Food Services preparing, storing and serving menu items, and cooks foods in accordance with established nutritional standards and practice to ensure optimum nutritional content and suitability to residents' needs. Perform related cooking duties as required in accordance with established procedures. |
| Qualifications: |
• Graduation from recognized 12 month in cooking
• Plus one year recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience • Food Safe Certificate is an asset |
| Skills and Abilities: |
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both
verbally and in writing • Ability to deal with others effectively • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. • Ability to organize work • Ability to operate related equipment |
| Start Date: | Ongoing |
| Days/Hours of Work: |
Days and Afternoons 7.5 & 4 hours shifts
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| Salary (hourly): | As per HEU Collective Agreement |
| Other: | |
| Dietary Aide | |
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| Position: | Dietary Aide |
| Yaletown House Contact: | Elizabeth Szymczak, Manager, Support Services szymczak@yaletown.org or 604 806-4213 |
| Description: | Under the direction of the Manager, Food Services performs a variety of food service duties such as setting tables, portioning and serving meals, washing and peeling vegetables and fruit, preparing items such as tea, coffee, and toast, and washing dishes and utensils, clears and cleans dining tables, damp mopping floors, washing dishes, and cleaning surfaces in accordance with established procedures. |
| Qualifications: |
• Grade 10, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Food Safe Certificate is an asset |
| Skills and Abilities: | • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing • Ability to deal with others effectively • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position • Ability to organize work • Ability to operate related equipment |
| Start Date: | Ongoing |
| Days/Hours of Work: |
Days and Afternoons 7.5, 7, 5.5, 4 hour shifts
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| Salary (hourly): | As per HEU Collective Agreement. |
| Other: | |
| Recreation Therapist | |
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| Position: | Recreation Therapist |
| Yaletown House Contact: | Yoying Orosa yorosa@yaletown.org |
| Description: | Reporting to the Manager, Social Work, the Recreation Therapist will be responsible for the implementation of existing therapeutic programmes that encompass the various domains: physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual and creative. You will work in and participate in our caring and inter-disciplinary setting to ensure our elders live full lives within our facility and the community. |
| Qualifications: |
• Diploma, Therapeutic Recreation, from recognized educational institution • Excellent clinical skills to conduct assessments and maintain documentation using various computer programs (e.g., Gold Care, Excel, Publisher) • A minimum of three years experience with Seniors (Dementia, Parkinson's, Palliative Care) • Excellent clinical skills to conduct assessments and maintain documentation using various computer programs (e.g. Goldcare, Excel, Publisher) |
| Skills and Abilities: |
• Ability to create, develop, implement and evaluate innovative programs based on assessed needs. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • An ability to work skillfully with volunteers • An ability for self-relective practise • A passion for Elder and how therapeutic recreation can support them to enhance their lives |
| Start Date: | Ongoing |
| Days/Hours of Work: |
Casual, Days and Evenings Shifts 7.5 hours |
| Salary (hourly): | As per HEU Collective Agreement. |
| Other: | |
| Registered Nurses | |
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| Position: | Registered Nurses (RN) |
| Yaletown House Contact: | Lorraine Wentland lwentland@yaletown.org |
| Description: | Reporting to the Manager of Clinical Practice, assesses, plans, implements and evaluates resident care in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team. Provides guidance and work direction to Care Aides and LPNs. |
| Qualifications: |
• Graduate from an approved nursing program. • Current practicing registration with the College of Registered Nurses of BC • Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support. • One year recent related experience in gerontological nursing |
| Skills and Abilities: |
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both
verbally and in writing • Ability to interact therapeutically with residents and their significant others • Ability to apply decision making and analytical skills. |
| Start Date: | Ongoing |
| Days/Hours of Work: |
• Days and Evenings Shifts 7.2 hours • Night Shift 8 hours |
| Salary (hourly): | As per BCNU Collective Agreement. |
| Other: | |
| Licensed Practical Nurses | |
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| Position: | Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) |
| Yaletown House Contact: | Lorraine Wentland lwentland@yaletown.org |
| Description: | Full scope of practice LPN including medication administration |
| Qualifications: |
• Current full practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of B.C. (CLPNBC) |
| Skills and Abilities: |
• Interest in gerontology. • Effective oral and written communication. • Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. |
| Start Date: | Ongoing |
| Days/Hours of Work: |
• 07:00 - 15:00 • 15:00 - 23:00 • 23:00 - 07:00 |
| Salary (hourly): | As per HEU Collective agreement. |
| Other: | |