Recreation Aide - Casual

Optima Living; Duncan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community services provider in Duncan, BC seeks a Recreation Aide to assist in delivering recreation activities for residents. The role involves engaging with residents, coordinating programs, and ensuring safe transportation. Candidates must have a Class 4 driver's license, effective communication skills, and ideally, some experience in customer service. CPR and First Aid certifications are considered assets. Join our team to make a positive impact on residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Class 4 License is mandatory.
• 1-2 years of experience as a driver.
• Completion of CPR and First Aid is an asset.
• Safe Food Handling Certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents through regular conversation.
• Assist with program coordination and implementation.
• Manage recreation equipment, including inventory and maintenance.
• Ensure safety while transporting residents to activities.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Let us welcome you home toThe Hamlets at Duncan in Duncan, BC.

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
• Transporting residents to scheduled activities and assists residents when they are getting on or off the bus or vanand when they cross the street when the bus or van is stopped to ensure their safety.
• Observing the speed limit and road signs.
• Ensuring the maintenance of the bus such as filling the gas tank and windshield washer fluid, checking tire pressure, checking the oil and the cleanliness of the bus.
• Maintaining the internal cleanliness of the bus.
• Carrying out, if needed, all related tasks in order to ensure the continuity and the quality of the services.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Class 4 License is mandatory
• 1-2 years of experience as a driver.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in customer service.
• 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