Recreation Aide | Casual

Sienna Senior Living; Osoyoos; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Mariposa Gardens in Osoyoos, BC, invites you to join Sienna Senior Living as a Recreation Aide. You’ll support residents through engaging activities, assist with transportation to programs, and help maintain records of participation under the Team Leader’s guidance.

You’ll bring a Diploma or Certificate in recreation/leisure studies, First Aid, and a caring, team-oriented approach to working with seniors. A valid driver’s license and Criminal Records Check are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a Diploma or Certificate in recreation/leisure studies or equivalent.
• Experience in working with seniors including an understanding of motivation concepts with seniors.
• First Aid certification.
• Understanding of leisure principles.
• Proficiency with computers.
• Valid driver’s license (Class F or provincial equivalent).
• Criminal Records Check required for BC applicants.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the development and revision of departmental procedures and programs under the guidance of the Team Leader.
• Setting up the activity area and assisting in transporting residents to and from programs, if required.
• Assisting in monitoring residents' interests, needs and progress.
• Maintaining program and resident records according to departmental policies; reporting participation and feedback to the Team Leader.
• Promoting social interaction among residents by leading activities or events and helping new residents with orientation.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

First Aid

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Diploma in recreation/leisure studies

Certificate in recreation/leisure studies

Job 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 $31.64 per hour until such time that wage leveling ends, then the pay rate will reflect the collective agreement pay rates.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.

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.
• Computer proficiency.
• 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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.