Recreation Assistant/Bus Driver

Sienna Senior Living; Surrey; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspira Peninsula Retirement Living in Surrey, BC is seeking a dedicated Recreation Assistant/Driver to support residents through transportation and engaging daily recreation activities. The role focuses on safe driving and delivering enjoyable programs for seniors.

You will drive the company vehicle for bus trips and outings, assist with program setup, monitor residents' interests, and document participation under supervision.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or related field or equivalent work experience with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Drive the company vehicle to take residents on trips and outings.
• Set up activity area and assist in transporting residents to programs.
• Monitor residents' interests, needs and progress; report participation.
• Promote social interaction by leading activities and social events for residents.

Skills

Driver's License

Clean Driving Record

Seniors Experience

Leisure Principles

Computer Proficiency

Vulnerable Sector Check

Education

Recreation degree or related field

Job description

Aspira Peninsula Retirement Living - 2088 152 St, Surrey, BC V4A 9Z4

Rate of Pay: $21.19/hr This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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 a Permanent Full-Time position with 75 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 Institution OR equivalent 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.

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 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.