Recreation Assistant

Bayview Seniors Community; White Rock; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ocean views

Red Seal chef prepared meals

Casual shifts

Job summary

Bayview Seniors Community in White Rock, BC, is seeking an Activities Assistant to lead and adapt group and one-to-one recreation for residents in Long Term Care and Memory Care. You will collaborate with the Life Enrichment team to tailor activities to each resident's abilities and preferences, ensuring meaningful daily life.

This casual role requires flexibility to cover various shifts, with a focus on compassionate care and engagement for seniors living with dementia or cognitive changes.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in recreation, therapeutic recreation, leisure studies, activity assistant or gerontology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Food Safe Level 1 certification, or willingness to obtain before your first shift
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check under the BC Criminal Records Review Act
• Ability to meet Ministry of Health immunization and TB screening requirements for residential care
• Strong verbal communication skills and comfort speaking with seniors, families and team members
• Physical ability to set up program equipment, assist with wheelchairs and remain active throughout a shift
• Availability for weekend and statutory holiday shifts

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with daily recreation and life enrichment programs that support residents' physical, emotional, social, cognitive and spiritual wellbeing
• Set up and prepare program spaces, materials and equipment, and reset afterward
• Provide one-to-one visits and small group engagement for residents who are unable to join larger programs
• Build relationships with residents and learn their personal histories, preferences and abilities, and share what you learn with the team
• Escort and support residents to and from programs, outings and appointments
• Assist with outings and community transportation, including passenger safety and comfort
• Document resident participation and observations accurately and on time
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, communicating changes in resident mood, behaviour or ability to nursing staff
• Support volunteers and family members participating in programs
• Reflect Bayview's culture and C.A.R.E. values in every interaction

Skills

Strong communication

Patient and observant

Teamwork

Education

Diploma/Certificate in recreation or gerontology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Bayview Seniors Community is a licensed residential care home in White Rock, BC, offering long term care, memory care, palliative care, respite care and post-surgery recovery care. Our modern, purpose-built community is supported by 24-hour licensed nursing and designed around the individual needs of each resident, including those living with Alzheimer's, dementia and other cognitive changes.

We are guided by our C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Engagement. Our team delivers personalized programs and thoughtful care so that residents and families feel supported, valued and at home.

About the Role

About Bayview Seniors Community

Bayview Seniors Community is a licensed residential care home in White Rock, BC, offering long term care, memory care, palliative care, respite care and post-surgery recovery care. Our modern, purpose-built community is supported by 24-hour licensed nursing and designed around the individual needs of each resident, including those living with Alzheimer's, dementia and other cognitive changes.

We are guided by our C.A.R.E. values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Engagement. Our team delivers personalized programs and thoughtful care so that residents and families feel supported, valued and at home.

About the Role

We are seeking a warm, energetic and hands-on Activities Assistant to help deliver recreation and social programs that make daily life meaningful for residents in our Long Term Care and Memory Care neighbourhoods. You will work alongside our Activities and Life Enrichment team, leading group and one-to-one programs, and adapting activities so that every resident can take part at their own level.

This is a casual position. Hours vary based on program needs and coverage requirements.

What You Will Do

• Lead and assist with daily recreation and life enrichment programs that support residents' physical, emotional, social, cognitive and spiritual wellbeing
• Set up and prepare program spaces, materials and equipment, and reset afterward
• Provide one-to-one visits and small group engagement for residents who are unable to join larger programs
• Build relationships with residents and learn their personal histories, preferences and abilities, and share what you learn with the team
• Escort and support residents to and from programs, outings and appointments
• Assist with outings and community transportation, including passenger safety and comfort
• Document resident participation and observations accurately and on time
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, communicating changes in resident mood, behaviour or ability to nursing staff
• Support volunteers and family members participating in programs
• Reflect Bayview's culture and C.A.R.E. values in every interaction

What You Bring

Required

• Diploma or certificate in recreation, therapeutic recreation, leisure studies, activity assistant or gerontology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Food Safe Level 1 certification, or willingness to obtain before your first shift
• Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check under the BC Criminal Records Review Act
• Ability to meet Ministry of Health immunization and TB screening requirements for residential care
• Strong verbal communication skills and comfort speaking with seniors, families and team members
• Physical ability to set up program equipment, assist with wheelchairs and remain active throughout a shift
• Availability for weekend and statutory holiday shifts

Assets

• One or more years of recreation programming or volunteer experience with seniors
• Coursework or training in gerontology, aging or dementia care
• Class 4 driver's licence, or willingness to obtain one
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• A second language spoken in our community
• Musical, artistic or other creative skills you would enjoy sharing

Who Thrives Here

• You genuinely enjoy the company of older adults, including those living with dementia
• You are patient, observant and able to meet a resident where they are on any given day
• You take initiative and do not wait to be asked
• You use tact, discretion and good judgement, and you protect resident privacy
• You stay calm and kind when a situation becomes difficult
• You are dependable, and people can count on you when you say you will take a shift

Why Bayview

• Ocean views and a modern, purpose-built community on the Semiahmoo Peninsula
• Red Seal chef prepared meals
• A small enough community that you will know every resident by name
• Casual shifts that can lead to regular part-time or full-time opportunities

Bayview Seniors Community is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace.