Recreation Aide Jobs

Let us welcome you home to The Hamlets in Vernon, BC

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision : For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors.

As the Recreation Aide, you are responsible for assisting the recreation team in the delivery of recreation activities to promote physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs of our residents.

Shifts are Saturday & Sunday 9am - 3:30pm

Responsibilities

• Operate in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Collaborate with peers to coordinate activities
• Provide one on one support to residents
• Assist with program coordination and implementation
• Engage residents through regular conversation
• Observe and report on resident care and services
• Event and activity setup and cleanup
• Assist with coordinating volunteers and community resources
• Manage recreation equipment, including inventory and maintenance concerns
• Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

Qualifications And Experience

• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests
• Completion of a recreation program is preferred
• Valid provincial class 4 driver's license is an asset
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
• Safe Food Handling Certificate is preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners
• Completion of high school diploma
• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred
• Completion of CPR and First Aid is an asset

Conditions of Employment

• Clear Police Information Check
• Clear drivers abstract
• COVID-19 vaccination proof. This requirement may be waived if you have received an exemption through the provincial government.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check

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