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Recreation / Activity Aide (PV3397)

Job No: PV3397 Location: Nanaimo Employment Status: Full-time No. of Vacancies: 1 Closing Date: 30 May 2026 PDT

Recreation / Activity Aide - AgeCare Malaspina

Pro Vita is looking for Recreation / Activity Aide with a passion for the elderly to join our team to support our residents in Long Term Care in Nanaimo.

Location of Work: 100 Eleventh Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6R6
Term of Employment: Full-time
Shift(s): Tuesday - Saturday (8am - 4pm / 11am - 7pm)
Wage*: $30.72 per hour

What we can offer you:

• Extended Health that includes prescription drug coverage, acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage, therapy, naturopathy care, osteopathic care, physiotherapy, psychologist care, speech therapy, & more!
• Dental care that includes basic dental, exams, preventative, routine care and dental restorations.
• Group life insurance
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Talent Management Program

Recreation / Activity Aide Must Haves:

• Graduation from a recognized institution with a Recreational/Activity Certification or combination of experience/training.
• Holds and Maintains a Valid Class 4 BC driver’s license, as applicable to care home needs.
• Maintains Valid Occupational First Aide Level 1 Certificate including CPR “A”.
• Maintains Food Safe Level 1.
• Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written.

Recreation / Activity Aide Nice to Haves:

• Experience working with seniors is preferred.

Recreation / Activity Aide Responsibilities:

• Participates in the creation, organization and implementation of therapeutic recreation programs such as arts and crafts, exercise, music, woodworking, cooking, baking, gardening, outings and other social programs.
• Teaches, directs and demonstrates activities to residents and volunteers.
• Transfers, porters and ambulates residents to and from activities. Implements ambulation programs as designed/designated by Occupational or Physiotherapy or rehab worker.
• Assists residents at meals, including feeding.
• Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of residents as required.
• Provides input into planning and evaluating recreation programs by reporting observations and resident feedback to the Recreation Coordinator/Manager.
• Completes recording/ statistical sheets on activities including attendance at each activity.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Activities Assistant
• Activity Coordinator
• Activities Specialist
• Activity Specialist
• Activities Associate
• Recreation Assistant
• Recreation Coordinator