Senior Living Recreation Aide: Create Moments & Joy

Retirement Concepts; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Seniors Housing Management is seeking a Recreation Aide to plan, implement, and evaluate resident activity programs while ensuring dignity and safety. You will assist with calendars, coordinate external groups, and support volunteers in a senior-focused environment.

Requires Grade 12, a Recreation Diploma or Health Care Aide cert, and First Aid; experience with seniors and dementia knowledge are assets.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education required.
• Two-year Recreation or equivalent Diploma or Health Care Aide with Recreation/Activity Certificate preferred.
• Experience in a senior’s environment is an asset.
• Dementia course is an asset.
• Valid First Aid Level 1 Certification.
• Serving It Right Certificate.
• Food Safe Level 1 Certificate is an asset.
• Valid Class 4 (Unrestricted) BC Driver’s License.
• Must pass the vulnerable sector Criminal Record Check.
• Ability to push/pull/stoop/crouch/lift up to 50 lbs; handle cleaners/detergents.

Responsibilities

• Engage as a collaborative team member and support organizational culture.
• Help develop, implement, and evaluate recreation programs.
• Promote and run activities such as outings, crafts, games, and events.
• Prepare monthly calendars and newsletters for residents and families.
• Coordinate external groups for in-house programs.
• Assist residents with program attendance and portering as needed.
• Observe and report changes to supervisor or nurse.
• Maintain a safe environment and follow infection control procedures.
• Document policies and participate in orientation and meetings.
• Assist with volunteer supervision and program evaluation.

Skills

Experience with seniors

First Aid Level 1

Serving It Right

Food Safe Level 1

Driver's license Class 4

Criminal Record Check

Physical ability (50 lbs)

Reading/writing English

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills (Word, Publisher

Education

Grade 12 Education

Recreation Diploma (2-year)

Health Care Aide with Recreation/Activity Certificate

Job description

West Coast Seniors Housing Management is seeking a Recreation Aide to plan, implement, and evaluate resident activity programs while ensuring dignity and safety. You will assist with calendars, coordinate external groups, and support volunteers in a senior-focused environment.

Requires Grade 12, a Recreation Diploma or Health Care Aide cert, and First Aid; experience with seniors and dementia knowledge are assets.