Recreation / Activity Aide (PV3506)

ProVita Care Management; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Vita is seeking a dedicated Recreation / Activity Aide to support residents in Long Term Care at Wexford Creek Seniors Community, Nanaimo. The role involves organizing activities, assisting with mobility, meals, and daily care, while promoting well-being and engagement for seniors.

The ideal candidate has a Recreation/Activity Certification, a Class 4 driver’s license if required, and current First Aid CPR. Vaccinations and a criminal record check are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized institution with a Recreational/Activity Certification or combination of experience/training.
• Holds and Maintains a Valid Class 4 BC driver's license, as applicable to care home needs.
• Maintains Valid Occupational First Aide Level 1 Certificate including CPR "A".
• Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the creation, organization and implementation of therapeutic recreation programs such as arts and crafts, exercise, music, woodworking, cooking, baking, gardening, outings and other social programs.
• Teaches, directs and demonstrates activities to residents and volunteers.
• Transfers, porters and ambulates residents to and from activities. Implements ambulation programs as designed/designated by Occupational or Physiotherapy or rehab worker.
• Assists residents at meals, including feeding.
• Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of residents as required.
• Provides input into planning and evaluating recreation programs by reporting observations and resident feedback to the Recreation Coordinator/Manager.
• Completes recording/ statistical sheets on activities including attendance at each activity.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Recreational/Activity Certification

Job description

Recreation / Activity Aide - Wexford Creek Seniors Community

Pro Vita is looking forRecreation / Activity Aidewith a passion for the elderly to join our team to support our residents inLong Term Care inNanaimo.

Location of Work: 80 Tenth St, Nanaimo BC V9R 0A8Shift(s): shifts and hours vary
Wage*: $31.64 per hour

Recreation / Activity Aide Must Haves:

• Graduation from a recognized institution with a Recreational/Activity Certification or combination of experience/training.
• Holds and Maintains a Valid Class 4 BC driver\'s license, as applicable to care home needs.
• Maintains Valid Occupational First Aide Level 1 Certificate including CPR "A".
• Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written.

Recreation / Activity Aide Nice to Haves:

• Experience working with seniors is preferred.

Recreation / Activity Aide Responsibilities:

• Participates in the creation, organization and implementation of therapeutic recreation programs such as arts and crafts, exercise, music, woodworking, cooking, baking, gardening, outings and other social programs.
• Teaches, directs and demonstrates activities to residents and volunteers.
• Transfers, porters and ambulates residents to and from activities. Implements ambulation programs as designed/designated by Occupational or Physiotherapy or rehab worker.
• Assists residents at meals, including feeding.
• Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of residents as required.
• Provides input into planning and evaluating recreation programs by reporting observations and resident feedback to the Recreation Coordinator/Manager.
• Completes recording/ statistical sheets on activities including attendance at each activity.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

*Please note that Healthcare wages are being adjusted and topped up by the government currently, August 2025