"Exceptional care and support, while nuturing the spirit of each individual!"

ASSISTED LIVING WORKER/ACTIVITY COORDINATOR - Permanent part-time (minimum 18 hrs/week)

Wage - $14.74/hour

The Nicola Valley Seniors Residence is a high-end retirement facility offering residents three levels of service: independent living, assisted living and complex care. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, empathy, patience and concern in providing excellent service to our residents. Duties will include:

• Providing personal care services to residents
• Assist residents in activities of daily living
• Perform routine health care procedures
• Perform clerical and other general related duties
• Alternate activities coordinator
• Resident outings (Shopping, Dr’s appt’s, etc)

Education, training & experience:

Grade 10 education plus graduation from a recognized Long Term Care Aide program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to organize work
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Clear Criminal Record
• First Aid Certificate
• Valid class 4 Drivers License or acquired within 90 days from acceptance
• Clean drivers’ abstract

Our key expectation for this position is to provide assistance in a variety of areas that is warm, safe and healthy, thereby promoting a home-like environment for the residents.

Please email your resume to exedir.theflorentine.ca or fax it to 250-315-2641. In the subject heading, please indicate: “NVSR Assisted Living Worker Position” and please ensure that the file is in a Word document (.doc) format.

CARE AIDE - Casual

We are seeking a certified care aide to provide our residents with the best care possible. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, empathy, patience and concern in providing excellent service to our residents. Home support/care aide certification, or an equivalent combination of experience and education is required. Criminal Record Check and a Driver's Abstract are requirements.

SOUS CHEF - Casual

We are seeking a Sous Chef to assist our Executive Chef in all aspects of the kitchen including prep work, cooking and menu development. This position also includes providing direction to all Kitchen Aides in the absence of the Executive Chef, providing assistance in the purchasing of inventory and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Our key expectations of this position are to provide an efficient mealtime program, which will be well received by our residents as an enjoyable experience to look forward to each day. We are looking for someone with high energy, great enthusiasm and the skills to do the job efficiently. A Red Seal Cook certificate and/or graduate of a first year Culinary Arts Program are required.

Submit Resume and Cover Letter with references, stating which position applied for to:

Executive Director
#105-1121 McFarlane Way, Merritt, BC V1K 1B9
Phone (250) 378-4176(ext 303) Fax (250) 315-2641
E-mail: exedir@theflorentine.ca