Resident Wellness & Recreation Specialist

Optima Living; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Living in Canada is seeking a Recreation Assistant to support the planning and delivery of therapeutic recreation for residents, aligning with the company’s person-centred care approach. Reporting to the Recreation Manager, you will help design programs, assess resident needs, coordinate activities, and ensure safety and confidentiality, while participating in team meetings and quality improvement.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, collaboration with interdisciplinary staff, and

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized recreation and leisure program is an asset.
• Minimum of one year experience in recreation programming or activities.
• Experience in a residential care or mental health environment is an asset.
• Active CPR and First Aid certification.
• Active Food Safe certification.
• Active Serving It Right certification.
• Valid Class 4 driver’s license is an asset or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver person-centred recreation programs that reflect all dimensions of wellness.
• Coordinating and implementing recreational initiatives through engaging activities.
• Collaborate on resident profiles and assessments to set meaningful goals.
• Interviews with residents/families to gather past activity information as directed.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Food Safe

Serving It Right

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Recreation & Leisure Program Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Food Safe Certification

Serving It Right Certification

Driver's License (Class 4 asset)

Tools

Computer literacy

Driver's License

Job description

Optima Living in Canada is seeking a Recreation Assistant to support the planning and delivery of therapeutic recreation for residents, aligning with the company’s person-centred care approach. Reporting to the Recreation Manager, you will help design programs, assess resident needs, coordinate activities, and ensure safety and confidentiality, while participating in team meetings and quality improvement.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, collaboration with interdisciplinary staff, and