Recreation Assistant/Bus Driver

Sienna Senior Living; Surrey; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a Recreation Assistant/Driver in Surrey, BC. The role involves driving residents to trips and events, supporting recreation programs, and coordinating activities to promote social interaction among residents.

Requirements include a post-secondary diploma/degree in recreation or related field, a valid Class 4 driver’s license, a clean driving record, and completion of background checks. This is a permanent full-time position with a focus on resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or related field, or equivalent work experience with seniors.
• Valid Class 4 or equivalent Driver's License.
• Clean driving record must be provided.
• Experience working with seniors and understanding of motivation concepts.
• Understanding of leisure principles.
• Computer proficiency.
• Must pass Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check.

Responsibilities

• Drive the company vehicle to take residents on bus trips, shopping, restaurants and special outings.
• Assist in developing and revising departmental procedures and programs under guidance.
• Set up activity areas and transport residents to/from programs as needed.
• Monitor residents' interests, needs and progress.
• Maintain program and resident records and report participation/feedback to the Team Leader.
• Lead activities to promote social interaction and help new residents orient to the building and recreation program.

Skills

Driving

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Education

Recreation/leisure studies degree or diploma (therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology) or equivalent

Tools

Driver’s License (Class 4)

Job description

Recreation Assistant/Driver
Aspira Peninsula Retirement Living - 2088 152 St, Surrey, BC V4A 9Z4
Rate of Pay: $21.19/hr
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

This is aPermanent Full-Timeposition with75 hours bi-weekly.

Schedule:

• Sun OFF
• Mon OFF
• Tues 9:00AM-5:00PM
• Wed 9:00AM-5:00PM
• Thurs 9:00AM-5:00PM
• Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM
• Sat 9:00AM-5:00PM

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 Assistant/Driver is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

As a Recreation Assistant/Driver your typical day will impact in the following ways:

• Driving the company vehicle to take residents for bus trips, shopping, restaurants, and special bus outings to surrounding areas.
  
• 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:

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or other related field from an indigenous Institute, private career college, college of applied arts and technology, another degree granting InstitutionORequivalent work experience working with seniors.
• Valid Class 4 or equivalent Driver's License
• Clean driving record must be provided
• Experience in working with seniors including an understanding of motivation concepts with seniors.
• Understanding of leisure principles.
• Computer proficiency.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check.

Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position.

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.