Resident Wellness & Recreation Specialist

Thehamletsatduncan; Surrey; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Living is seeking a Recreation Assistant to plan and implement therapeutic programs that meet the social, cognitive, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of residents. Reporting to the Recreation Manager, you will promote person-centred care and support residents to maximize independence.

Hours available: 28 hours and 21 hours per week. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, assist with events, and ensure safety and documentation standards are met.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the design and delivery of person-centred recreation programs reflecting wellness.
• Assists in coordinating and implementing recreational initiatives through activities.
• Collaborates in developing resident profiles and assessments to set goals.
• Interviews residents/families for information on past activities and lifestyles.
• Monitors progress and makes recommendations on program placement.
• Maintains documentation and progress notes.

Skills

CPR and First Aid certification

Food Safe certification

Serving It Right certification

Computer literacy

Strong written communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Recognized recreation and leisure program

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Optima Living is seeking a Recreation Assistant to plan and implement therapeutic programs that meet the social, cognitive, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of residents. Reporting to the Recreation Manager, you will promote person-centred care and support residents to maximize independence.

Hours available: 28 hours and 21 hours per week. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, assist with events, and ensure safety and documentation standards are met.