Recreation Aide | Casual

Sienna Senior Living; Osoyoos; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a passionate Recreation Aide in Osoyoos, BC. In this role, you will develop programs and assist seniors in participating in recreational activities, helping to foster community and interaction among residents. Experience working with seniors and a diploma in recreation studies are essential. Join a team dedicated to enhancing the lives of those they serve in a vibrant community.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license (Class F or equivalent).
• Experience with motivation concepts for seniors.
• Understanding of leisure principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transporting residents to activities and monitoring their interests.
• Promote social interaction among residents by leading activities.
• Maintain program records and report resident feedback.

Skills

Understanding of leisure principles

Experience working with seniors

First Aid

Education

Diploma or Certificate in recreation/leisure studies

Job description

Mariposa Gardens Community & Retirement Living
8816 97th St
Osoyoos, BC V0H, CAN

Description

Mariposa Gardens is located in Osoyoos, British Columbia. Osoyoos is Desert Wine Country's Sweet Spot with the charm of a beach town surrounded by the only living desert in Canada. This position offers a unique opportunity to live in a city with a small town charm, with big city amenities

Wage Leveling rate of pay $29.83 per hour until such time that wage leveling ends, then the pay rate will reflect the collective agreement pay rates

Casual hours available.

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth – then join us!

The Recreation Aide is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

As a Recreation Aide your typical day will impact in the following ways:

• Participating in the development and revision of departmental procedures and programs under the guidance of the Team Leader.

• Setting up the activity area as necessary and assisting in transporting residents to and from programs, if required.

• Assisting in monitoring the residents' interests, needs and progress.

• Maintaining program and resident records according to departmental policies. Regularly reports participation and feedback by residents to the Team Leader.

• Promoting social interaction among residents by assuming leadership of assigned activities or special events, assists new residents with orientation to the building and to the recreation program, and introduces them to the others within the residence and promoting conversation and social interaction among residents.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves:

* First Aide

• Diploma or Certificate in recreation/leisure studies or equivalent.

• Experience in working with seniors including an understanding of motivation concepts with seniors.

• Understanding of leisure principles.

• Valid driver’s license. (Class F, or provincial equivalent, if you need to drive a bus).

• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.