Recreation Assistant- Casual

Optima Living; Victoria; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Living is seeking a Recreation Aide to support the recreation team in delivering activities that address physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and cultural needs of residents in a senior living setting.

The role emphasizes resident engagement, program coordination, and collaboration with staff and volunteers to enhance quality of life. CPR/First Aid and Food handling certifications are assets, with a high standard of communication and organization expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred.
• Superior interpersonal skills with residents, peers and partners.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents through regular conversation
• Assist with program coordination and implementation
• Provide one on one support to residents
• Observe and report on resident care and services
• Assist with coordinating volunteers and community resources
• Collaborate with peers to coordinate activities
• Manage recreation equipment, including inventory and maintenance concerns
• Event and activity setup and cleanup
• Operate in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About Optima Living

Founded in 2007 by two friends inspired by their families’ dementia journeys, Optima Living was created to provide a more home-like experience in seniors housing and care. What began as a personal mission has grown into one of Western Canada’s leading senior living and continuing care providers.
Today, Optima Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, Brain Health, and Memory Care across Alberta and British Columbia. Our innovative approach includes Spark, Your Wellness, Your Way; our proprietary brain health and care model. As the only Top 10 Canadian senior living and care provider focused exclusively on Western Canada, we proudly serve more than 4,300 residents.
Guided by our North Star, Let us welcome you home™, we are committed to People, Place, and Community. With a resident-first philosophy and a focus on innovation, we are redefining aging with purpose creating communities where seniors live with dignity, connection, and joy.
As the Recreation Aide, you are responsible for assisting the recreation team in the delivery of recreation activities to promote physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs of our residents.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents through regular conversation
• Assist with program coordination and implementation
• Provide one on one support to residents
• Observe and report on resident care and services
• Assist with coordinating volunteers and community resources
• Collaborate with peers to coordinate activities
• Manage recreation equipment, including inventory and maintenance concerns
• Event and activity setup and cleanup
• Operate in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred
• Completion of high school diploma
• Valid provincial class 4 driver's license is an asset
• Completion of CPR and First Aid is an asset
• Safe Food Handling Certificate is preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve