Wellness & Activity Coordinator for Seniors

Primacorp Ventures; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Prima Living, a Proud member of the Primacorp group, is seeking an Activity Aid/Coordinator in Surrey, BC. The role supports residents by developing leisure programs across psychosocial and physical needs, crafting monthly calendars, producing newsletters, and promoting community involvement.

The position is part-time with immediate start, reporting to Operations Manager, and requires a Vulnerable Sector Screening, TB test, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Experience with seniors in retirement or long-term care is preferred.
• Activation Certificate or prior event planning experience is required.
• Clear Vulnerable Persons Screening is required.
• TB skin test must be current within 14 days of start.
• Creative and highly motivated individual.
• Familiarity with community resources is a plus.
• Excellent command of English, written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate leisure programs to meet residents' diverse needs.
• Create a monthly calendar of activities aligned with interests and needs.
• Produce a monthly newsletter with facility updates and activities.
• Promote the facility and coordinate community participation in events.
• Communicate with residents to track interests and abilities.
• Engage residents in planning and evaluating events.
• Manage department aides and volunteers, including training and supervision.
• Organize monthly residents' meeting and potential Residents’ Council.
• Oversee the department budget and Tuck Shop operations.
• Organize fundraising for the residents’ activity program.
• Maintain clean and safe activity areas.
• Escort residents to programs and involve other staff as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team discussions regarding resident care.
• Be responsive to special needs of residents and family members.
• Develop relationships with community organizations and plan training.
• Assist in staff training initiatives.

Skills

Senior care

Activation cert

Vulnerable sector check

TB test

Creative

Community resources

English fluency

Education

Activation Certificate

Job description

Prima Living, a Proud member of the Primacorp group, is seeking an Activity Aid/Coordinator in Surrey, BC. The role supports residents by developing leisure programs across psychosocial and physical needs, crafting monthly calendars, producing newsletters, and promoting community involvement.

The position is part-time with immediate start, reporting to Operations Manager, and requires a Vulnerable Sector Screening, TB test, and strong English communication.