Recreation Aide

2 days ago


Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Optima Living Full time

Seeking a Recreation Aide to assist in delivering recreation activities promoting physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs of residents in a residential care setting.

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.

As a Recreation Aide, you will be responsible for engaging residents through regular conversation, assisting with program coordination and implementation, and providing one-on-one support to residents. You will also observe and report on resident care and services, assist with coordinating volunteers and community resources, and collaborate with peers to coordinate activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engage residents through regular conversation and build meaningful relationships
  • Assist with program coordination and implementation, including setup and cleanup
  • Provide one-on-one support to residents, addressing their physical, emotional, and social needs
  • Observe and report on resident care and services, ensuring high-quality support
  • Collaborate with peers to coordinate activities and events, promoting a sense of community
  • Manage recreation equipment, including inventory and maintenance concerns

Qualifications and Experience:

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

Conditions of Employment:

  • Clear Police Information Check
  • Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
  • COVID-19 vaccination proof


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