Senior Living Recreation Aide: Engage Residents Daily

Optima Living; Victoria; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Living in Victoria, BC is seeking a Recreation Aide to support our recreation team. You will help deliver activities that promote physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and cultural well-being for residents in a senior living setting.

The role involves one-on-one resident support, coordinating programs, and assisting with volunteers while maintaining safety standards and proper equipment handling. High school diploma required; CPR/First Aid and food handling are assets.

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential care setting 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 and communication skills.
• Superior organizational and multi-resident handling abilities.

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.

Job description

Optima Living in Victoria, BC is seeking a Recreation Aide to support our recreation team. You will help deliver activities that promote physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and cultural well-being for residents in a senior living setting.

The role involves one-on-one resident support, coordinating programs, and assisting with volunteers while maintaining safety standards and proper equipment handling. High school diploma required; CPR/First Aid and food handling are assets.