Resident Recreation Coordinator II

Fraser Health; Mission; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health invites applications for an Activity Worker to support residents’ health and well-being through structured recreation programs. The role emphasizes teamwork with the Recreation Therapist and hospital/long-term care staff.

You will lead diverse activities such as arts, crafts, sports, and community outings, while ensuring safety and accessibility for residents. The job offers meaningful daily impact in health care.

Qualifications

• Grade 12, completion of recognized recreational courses plus two years of recent related experience or equivalent
• Food Safe Level 1 Certificate
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to teach and organize activities for residents

Responsibilities

• Carries out established resident recreation/leisure programs such as arts and crafts, sports, woodworking, cooking, horticulture, exercises, and community outings; sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for activity projects, teaches the techniques of related activities to residents; oversees resident activities and reports problems and/or changes to the Recreation Therapist.
• Carries out resident recreation/leisure programs outside the facility; checks residents have clothing and equipment for the activity; confirms details with nursing/medical staff; coordinates movement of residents during the activity and teaches related techniques.
• Provides direction to volunteers during activity programs, demonstrates techniques, and provides feedback.
• Prepares and maintains bulletin boards, flip charts and materials advertising activities.
• Informs housekeeping of monthly setup requirements; monitors, records and raises issues to the Recreation Therapist.
• Prepares food items with residents by counting, weighing and measuring ingredients; portions out and serves food and beverages.
• Maintains inventory of equipment, tools and materials; purchases supplies for activities in consultation with the Recreation Therapist; reports malfunctioning equipment.
• Organizes and maintains program activity areas.
• Provides input at regular planning meetings regarding recreation/leisure activities and resident participation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & Written

Communication

Teaching ability

Organization

Physical ability

Education

Grade 12

Food Safe Level 1

Recreational courses

Job description

Fraser Health invites applications for an Activity Worker to support residents’ health and well-being through structured recreation programs. The role emphasizes teamwork with the Recreation Therapist and hospital/long-term care staff.

You will lead diverse activities such as arts, crafts, sports, and community outings, while ensuring safety and accessibility for residents. The job offers meaningful daily impact in health care.