Job Description

Let us welcome you home to The Hamlets in Duncan, 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. \xe2\x80\x9cLet us welcome you home.\xe2\x80\x9d 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.

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

Qualifications and Experience

Experience in a residential care setting is 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 skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners

Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests

Superior oral and written communication skills

Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve

Conditions of Employment

Clear drivers abstract

Clear Police Information Check

Clear Vulnerable Sector Check

COVID-19 vaccination proof. This requirement may be waived if you have received an exemption through the provincial government.

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