Recreation Aide

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

Job summary

Join a leading company in Surrey, BC as a Recreation Aide. You will assist in delivering recreation activities that promote the well-being of residents. Ideal candidates will have a background in recreation studies and strong interpersonal skills. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred.
• Completion of CPR and First Aid is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents through regular conversation.
• Assist with program coordination and implementation.
• Manage recreation equipment, including inventory.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Post Secondary Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies

Degree in Kinesiology

Degree in Gerontology

Job description

Let us welcome you home to The Evergreen Hamlets at Fleetwood in Surrey, BC.

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care 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 post secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic reaction, kinesiology, gerontology or other related formal education.
• Valid provincial class 4 driver's license is an asset
• Completion of CPR and First Aid is an asset
• Safe Food Handling Certificate 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
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve

Conditions of Employment

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