Recreation Assistant

1 month ago


Victoria, Canada Optima Living Full time

**Let us welcome you home to Parkwood Court in Victoria, 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.

**Primary Functions**:
We are looking for an individual who has a strong desire to provide our residents with a better quality of life and an ability to promote social interaction

The applicant should have previous experience working with seniors, be comfortable leading small to medium sized group programs, engaging in one-on-one visits and taking the initiative when working alone. Completion of a recognized program in recreation or equivalent is preferred.

**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 and ProServe 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 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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