Recreation Aide

Optima Living; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in Edmonton is looking for a Recreation Aide to assist in delivering activities that meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of residents. The role includes engaging with residents, coordinating programs, and supporting volunteers. Candidates should have strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as a high school diploma. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to enhance resident living experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred.
• Valid provincial class 4 driver's license is an asset.
• Completion of CPR and First Aid is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents through regular conversation.
• Assist with program coordination and implementation.
• Provide one on one support to residents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Prioritization ability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Let us welcome you home at Lewis Estates in Edmonton, AB.

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Living communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors.

As the Recreation Aide, you are responsible for assisting the recreation team in the delivery of recreation activities to promote physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs of our residents.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents through regular conversation
• Assist with program coordination and implementation
• Provide one on one support to residents
• Observe and report on resident care and services
• Assist with coordinating volunteers and community resources
• Collaborate with peers to coordinate activities
• Manage recreation equipment, including inventory and maintenance concerns
• Event and activity setup and cleanup
• Operate in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred
• Completion of high school diploma
• Valid provincial class 4 driver's license is an asset
• Completion of CPR and First Aid is an asset
• Safe Food Handling Certificate and ProServe is preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests
• Superior oral and written communication skills, fluently in English
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve

Conditions of Employment

• Clear Drivers Abstract
• Clear Police Information Check
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check