Recreation Assistant (Full-Time) - Sunridge Gardens

Century Group • Langley, BC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a job where you can contribute to the sum of human happiness and truly make a difference? Join us! We're crafting a purposeful, happy and vibrant seniors' community where our residents and employees flourish together. Sunridge Gardens has been a well-respected independent senior living residence in Langley since 2011. We are part of Bria Communities, a local, private company that operates four vibrant retirement communities in Langley and Tsawwassen.

Requirements

• Diploma in a therapeutic recreation, activity assistant, community recreation program or equivalent qualifications in the Senior Living / Gerontology field preferred
• Current basic First Aid and Serving it Right Certificate
• Class 4 Driver's Licence, or willing to obtain it within six months (company paid)
• Minimum one (1) year in a recreational setting
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relations by displaying tact, courtesy and patience with residents, guests, volunteers and employees.
• Fluency both written and oral English
• Proficient with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail etc)
• Energetic, with a positive outlook and physically capable of frequent lifting, bending, and stretching
• Able to safely and efficiently operate all role-related equipment
• Proven ability to work independently with minimum supervision and maintain courteous, tactful interpersonal relationships with residents,staff, volunteers and the community at large.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one (1) year experience driving a bus is an asset

Responsibilities

• Empowering older adults to live vibrant, purposeful lives by facilitating intentional programming that transforms everyday moments into opportunities for growth, connection, and genuine contribution.
• Using Welbi and other tools, drive, assess and evaluate resident engagement and outcomes in programs across the seven dimensions of wellness while also involving families, volunteers and the local community.
• Support in the development and production of monthly calendars, newsletters and informational materials for residents.
• Operate the commercial bus or shuttle for outings, performing all required pre- and post-trip safety inspections.
• Adhere to organizational values, policies and practices related to resident services, health and safety standards, teamwork and confidentiality.
• Supervise volunteers and assist in setting program objectives to ensure high quality-of-care standards are met.
• Actively engages with the resident in their lifestyle and wellness assessment, goal setting, action planning and celebrating goal achievement.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Competitive extended medical & dental benefits; including a yearly Wellness benefit
• Flex Days
• Discounted employee meals
• Career growth and development opportunities
• We’re locally owned and operated
• A culture where feedback from employees leads to real change

What This Job Offers

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