Senior Living Recreation Assistant
Support resident wellness at Optima Living as a Recreation Assistant, using therapeutic programming and person-centred care across seniors housing.
Reporting to the Recreation Manager, you will help plan and implement programs addressing residents’ social, cognitive, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The work includes assessments, documentation, resident support, and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members. Optima Living serves more than 6,000 residents across Alberta and British Columbia through Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, Brain Health, and Memory Care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver person-centred recreation programs reflecting wellness dimensions
- Coordinate purposeful activities, initiatives, newsletters, calendars, and events
- Develop resident profiles, assessments, goals, and care plan reviews
- Monitor resident progress and recommend appropriate recreation program placements
- Maintain documentation, progress notes, reports, equipment, and safe areas
Requirements:
- Minimum one year of recreation programming or activities experience
- Recognized recreation and leisure program completion is an asset
- Active CPR, First Aid, Food Safe, and Serving It Right certifications
- Creative, adaptable, organized, collaborative, and respectful communication approach
- Police, Vulnerable Sector, and provincial health requirement clearances
Apply recreation programming, resident assessment, and collaborative care skills to support meaningful participation within Optima Living communities.
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