Recreation Assistant/Bus Driver

Sienna Senior Living • Surrey, BC

1d • CA$21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Recreation Assistant/Driver is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection. This is a Permanent Full-Time position with 75 hours bi-weekly. The schedule is Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with Sundays and Mondays off.

Requirements

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or other related field from an indigenous Institute, private career college, college of applied arts and technology, another degree granting Institution OR equivalent work experience working with seniors.
• Valid Class 4 or equivalent Driver's License
• Clean driving record must be provided
• Experience in working with seniors including an understanding of motivation concepts with seniors.
• Understanding of leisure principles.
• Computer proficiency.
• All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check.

Responsibilities

• Driving the company vehicle to take residents for bus trips, shopping, restaurants, and special bus outings to surrounding areas.
• Participating in the development and revision of departmental procedures and programs under the guidance of the Team Leader.
• Setting up the activity area as necessary and assisting in transporting residents to and from programs, if required.
• Assisting in monitoring the residents' interests, needs and progress.
• Maintaining program and resident records according to departmental policies. Regularly reports participation and feedback by residents to the Team Leader.
• Promoting social interaction among residents by assuming leadership of assigned activities or special events, assists new residents with orientation to the building and to the recreation program, and introduces them to the others within the residence and promoting conversation and social interaction among residents.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree