Activity Worker - Casual

New Vista; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

New Vista in Burnaby, BC, is seeking a casual Recreation Assistant to plan and run senior programs with residents. You will lead groups, set up activity spaces, assist with meals, and supervise volunteers while collaborating with the Recreation Manager.

This on-site role emphasizes safety, empathy, and active participation of residents. The position requires a Grade 12 education, a recreation-related college diploma, and a Food Safe Certificate, with 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 education
• College diploma in Recreation, Leisure studies, Gerontology or equivalent required
• 2 years experience in facilities or related field or equivalent
• Energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly
• Food Safe Certificate

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement meaningful programs such as exercises, crafts and entertainment
• Lead and motivate residents in individual and group leisure pursuits
• Carry out resident activity programs and set up furnishings and equipment
• Assist with meal service to residents
• Guide volunteers and demonstrate related techniques
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies and transport materials as required
• Maintain department records including assessments and care plans
• Communicate professionally with all departments, residents, families and volunteers
• Report hazards, incidents and faulty equipment to supervisor
• Promote and respond to Resident issues
• Coordinate and port residents during activities and teach techniques
• Attend in-service training and workshops as required
• Support the NVS Model of Service, Mission, Vision and Values

Skills

English fluency

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Education

Grade 12 education

College diploma in Recreation/Leisure/Gerontology or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

Typical Duties:

• 1. Responsible for the day-to-day for the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs such as exercises, crafts and entertainment for the residents in collaboration with the Recreation Manager
• 2. Ensures that every resident is involved in identified recreational activities in order to meet the goals of the resident's recreational treatment plan. Leads, instructs, and motivates residents in individual and group leisure pursuits.
• 3. Carries out resident activity programs. Sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for the activity. Teaches techniques of related activities to residents. Oversees residents involved by encouraging participation and reports any problems and/or changes to supervisor.
• 4. Provides assistance with meal service to residents.
• 5. Provides guidance to volunteers and demonstrates related techniques as required.
• 6. Maintains inventory of equipment, tools and identifies supply needs to appropriate staff. Transports a variety of supplies and/or materials as required.
• 7. Maintains appropriate department records including assessments, care plans, details of participation and attendance level and progress within the recreation program.
• 8. Effective and professional communication skills with all facility departments, residents, families and volunteers.
• 9. Reports hazards, unusual occurrences, accidents, and unsafe or faulty equipment/furniture to the Recreation Manager or designate
• 10. Promotes, monitors, and responds to Resident issues.
• 11. Coordinates and Porters Residents during Activities and teach them the techniques of the related activity.
• 12. Attends in-service training and workshops as required by the employer.
• 13. Supports the NVS Model of Service, Mission, Vision and Values.

Skills and Abilities

• Grade 12 education
• College diploma in Recreation, Leisure studies, Gerontology or equivalent is required
• 2 years experience working in facilities or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly.
• Food Safe Certificate

Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read and understand English fluently
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret resources or documents, transcripts and financial information
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Ability to physically carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to teach and lead groups
• Ability to organize work
• Physically able to carryout the tasks of the position
• Ability to work independently, as well as with the inter-disciplinary team and volunteers
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Job Type: Casual
• On-Site
• We thank you for your application and shortlisted candidates will be contacted