Activity Aid

Primacorp Ventures; Surrey; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Prima Living, a Proud member of the Primacorp group, is seeking an Activity Aid/Coordinator in Surrey, BC. The role supports residents by developing leisure programs across psychosocial and physical needs, crafting monthly calendars, producing newsletters, and promoting community involvement.

The position is part-time with immediate start, reporting to Operations Manager, and requires a Vulnerable Sector Screening, TB test, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Experience with seniors in retirement or long-term care is preferred.
• Activation Certificate or prior event planning experience is required.
• Clear Vulnerable Persons Screening is required.
• TB skin test must be current within 14 days of start.
• Creative and highly motivated individual.
• Familiarity with community resources is a plus.
• Excellent command of English, written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate leisure programs to meet residents' diverse needs.
• Create a monthly calendar of activities aligned with interests and needs.
• Produce a monthly newsletter with facility updates and activities.
• Promote the facility and coordinate community participation in events.
• Communicate with residents to track interests and abilities.
• Engage residents in planning and evaluating events.
• Manage department aides and volunteers, including training and supervision.
• Organize monthly residents' meeting and potential Residents’ Council.
• Oversee the department budget and Tuck Shop operations.
• Organize fundraising for the residents’ activity program.
• Maintain clean and safe activity areas.
• Escort residents to programs and involve other staff as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team discussions regarding resident care.
• Be responsive to special needs of residents and family members.
• Develop relationships with community organizations and plan training.
• Assist in staff training initiatives.

Skills

Senior care

Activation cert

Vulnerable sector check

TB test

Creative

Community resources

English fluency

Education

Activation Certificate

Job description

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Prima Living, a proud member of the Primacorp group of companies, is leading the next generation of senior living in Canada with their Amenida brand. Guided by Primacorp's vision and resources, we're growing a network of vibrant, people-first communities that put compassion and connection at the heart of everything we do. Through cultural inclusivity, operational excellence, and genuine care, we're redefining what retirement living can be. Together, Prima Living and Primacorp are building a purpose-driven future where every resident feels valued, supported, and truly at home.

Position: Activity Aid/ Coordinator

Reports to: Operations Manager

Job Status: Part Time

Start Date: Immediately

Location: 13855 68th Ave Surrey, BC V3W2G9

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with seniors, preferably in a retirement residence or long term care setting.
• Activation Certificate or demonstrated previous experience with event planning, organization and implementation.
• Clear Vulnerable Persons Screening dated with ten months prior to employment start date.
• TB Skin Test dated within 14 days prior to start of employment.
• Creative and highly motivated.
• Familiarity with community resources.
• Excellent command of the English, both written and oral.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and evaluate leisure programs and services to meet the psychosocial, physical, intellectual and spiritual needs of all residents.
• Create a varied and balanced monthly residents’ calendar, which meets the needs noted above and those of interest to residents.
• Produce the monthly newsletter, which includes regular departmental messages, facility happenings and events, articles of interest, stimulating games or puzzles, etc.
• Promote the facility by inviting members of the community to participate in regular and special events and presentations, making use of computer-based community calendars, flyers etc. and arranging for coverage of events by local newspapers, etc.
• Communicate regularly with all residents to determine/update social history, physical ability and behaviors, spiritual lifestyle, important memories and losses, hobbies, and interests and connect them with others who share similar interests.
• Provide regular opportunities for residents to contribute in the planning, implementation and evaluation of events and activities.
• Manage department aides and volunteers, including recruitment, training, supervision and evaluation of it.
• Organize and chair a monthly residents’ meeting and facilitate the development of a Residents’ Council should the residents request one.
• Manage departmental budget including managing supplies and operation of the Tuck Shop.
• Organize and participate in fundraising activities to benefit the residents’ activity program.
• Ensure all activity areas are clean and in a safe condition.
• Encourage and escort residents to programs, enlisting the aid of other staff members as required.
• Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary and management teams, regarding both resident care and facility operations.
• Be aware of and able to respond to special needs of residents and/or family members.
• Develop and/or maintain positive relationships with community organizations.
• Participate in the organization and implementation of on-going staff training.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check prior to hire, including a Vulnerable Sector Screening, in accordance with applicable provincial and federal regulations.

Co-ordinate activities such as:

• Arts and Crafts
• Games and Trivia
• Tuck Shop
• Karaoke
• Recognition of Birthdays
• Seasonal Parties
• Personal shopping
• Educational presentations / classes
• Library services
• Coverage of current and special events
• Participation in community events

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