About
Rideau Careers
Whether you’re interested in pursuing a career in the seniors living industry or you are looking for a new place to volunteer, this is the right place for you!
Rideau Retirement Residence and the Chalmers Foundation can count more than 80 team members amongst their staff and volunteers. Recreation staff, Servers, Nurses, Care Aides, Housekeepers and more are only some of the very important people working to ensure our residents are well taken care of every hour of every day. Our positions are either permanent or casual.
While we might not always have job openings available, we are always interested in hearing from you.
July 19th 2024 Update: Permanent Part Time Volunteer Opportunity, Board of Directors
The Chalmers Foundation is looking for a new volunteer to join our Board of Directors!
Do you worry about seniors facing devastating housing crisis due to the impact of inflation
and a lack of affordable rentals?
So do we!
Join us to be part of the team supporting one of Vancouver’s largest not-for-profit specializing
in affordable housing for seniors
Full position description can be found here:
If you think you would be a good fit for our organization, or if any of the above job descriptions matches your criteria, please send us your resume to info@rideauresidence.ca
Job Descriptions
Food services – Cook
Prepares and/or serves meals, and provides direction to food service workers, clients, and/or volunteers. Positions are available both in the kitchen as cook, or in the front of house as a server. Typical functions and responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks in accordance with established menus and recipes, by performing duties such as planning food preparation and cooking schedules, cooking, roasting, grilling, baking, testing for palatability, and carving. Modifies and adjusts established menus as required.
Food services – Server
Provides food service by performing duties such as setting up dining areas, bringing out and putting
away supplies, operating dispensing machines, and serving food and beverages. Operates a cash
register, and takes cash and/or meal tickets for food items. Performs limited food preparation such as heating prepared food, and making tea, coffee, toast, salads, and sandwiches. Assists Cooks by performing duties such as washing, peeling, slicing, and storing vegetables and fruit, and counting, weighing, and measuring ingredients.
Concierge
Perform basic administrative/reception duties. Typical functions and responsibilities include running errands to assist guests, arranging transportation and upon residents and guests request, provide information and recommendations on facility and features, dining, entertainment and recreation. Additional duties can include assisting other departments with small tasks and assisting residents in getting in touch with the correct department.
Housekeeping
Performs housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping floors, vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and
washing walls, windows, and ceilings. Typical functions and responsibilities include cleaning, washing, and disinfecting building areas such as walls, windows, ceilings, floors, carpets, air vents, furniture, mattresses, blinds, and washrooms by methods such as dusting, polishing, vacuuming, sweeping, wet mopping, shampooing, waxing, and buffing, using various manual and power cleaning equipment.
Wellness
Performs wellness and assistive duties such as monitoring resident well-being in accordance with the policy of the residence. Typical functions and responsibilities include performing medication assistance and care tasks, including BP monitoring, Catheter care, medication assistance/administration including eye drops, eye ointments, inhalers, and more as delegated or when part of routine assistance of daily living.
As a not for profit foundation, we operate thanks to the generosity and the support of our community. This means that we always welcome new volunteers to help us with activities, events and more casual commitments.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Chalmers Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation, focused on delivering affordable senior residents in the Lower Mainland. We strive to provide the very best, safe and supportive living environment. It is a core belief if we take care of our staff, staff in turn will provide excellent service to the residents. The staff are revered by the residents and has created a demand for the foundation to expand into the future.
Dignity / Respect
Helping seniors have self respect (living independently / semi-independently despite financial constraints), respect in the way that we treat each other regardless of differences. Dignity as people’s bodies and minds fail them.
Caring
We provide care for seniors / those in need, we nurture, we demonstrate compassion. We are a soft, family community-centric organization.
People First
We consider the well-being of the total person when making decision. Integrity: making tough choices when we know them to be morally and ethically correct.
Sustainability
Helping to make long term sustainable decisions for the resident and the foundation
Long Term Thinkers
We plan and support both the resident and foundation by thinking long term and understanding the impact of our decisions both in the here and now and into the future
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Recreation Volunteer, you will be a valued member of our team, helping to enhance the lives of our residents through engaging social, recreational, and wellness activities. This role offers an opportunity to build relationships, bring joy, and contribute to a vibrant community atmosphere.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the recreation team with daily events and activities
- Assist in setting up and tidying activity areas
- Encourage and participate in social interaction with residents
- Help facilitate games, arts and crafts, entertainment, and special events
- Escort or accompany residents to programs within the residence
- Provide friendly companionship and a welcoming presence
- Promote a fun, inclusive, and respectful environment
- Support staff with distributing activity materials and refreshments
- Assist with decorating and updating bulletin boards or calendars
- Join in holiday and seasonal celebrations as available
- Perform other duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- A warm, compassionate, and patient demeanor
- Interest in working with seniors and enhancing their quality of life
- Willingness to engage in conversation and group activities
- Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team
- Reliable and punctual
- No prior experience necessary—training will be provided
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Interaction with male and female residents of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds;
- Combination of natural light and fluorescent lighting;
- Exposure to the elements (external building and property);
- Exposure to variable temperatures both hot and cold;
- Lifting alone and with assistance;
- Pushing/pulling content;
- Crouching, kneeling, stooping/bending for short periods of time;
- Walking and climbing stairs frequently;
- Standing for long periods of time;
- Engagement and/or exposure to various therapy programs focused on providing residents with the highest quality of life in our Homes including but not limited to pet therapy, spiritual events and musical therapy.
BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING
- Gain valuable experience in a senior living setting
- Build meaningful relationships and make a positive impact
- Develop communication and interpersonal skills
- Enjoy a fun, rewarding, and supportive volunteer environment
If you are interested in volunteering with us, please send your resume to Krit at marketing@chalmersfdn.ca
