KinVillage Association is a not-for-profit organization that is a warm and welcoming senior living community in Delta, British Columbia, designed to provide a supportive and engaging setting for older adults. We are on the lookout for an energetic and engaging Recreation Assistant to join our wonderful team. If you are that person, please apply!

I. Job Summary

Recreation Assistants carry out an established activity program under the general supervision of a senior position such as an Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse or Senior Activity Worker.

II. Typical Duties

(1) Carries out patient/resident activity programs such as arts and crafts, sports, music, woodworking, cooking, gardening and exercises as directed; sets up and organizes furnishings and equipment for activity projects, teaches the techniques of related activities to patients/residents, oversees the patients/residents activities and reports problems and/or changes to supervisor.

(2) Carries out patients/residents activity programs outside the facility; checks that patient/resident has appropriate clothing and necessary equipment for the activity, confirms details of proposed activity with nursing/medical staff,



co-ordinates the movement of patients/residents during the activity and teaches the techniques of related activities.

(3) Provides direction to volunteers during activity programs and demonstrates related techniques as required.

(4) Maintains inventory of equipment, tools and materials and reports malfunctioning equipment and supply needs to appropriate staff.

(5) Performs other related duties as assigned.

III. Qualifications

(1) Education, Training and Experience

Grade 12 and completion of recognized recreational program(s) plus two years' recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

(2) Skills and Abilities

(i) Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
(ii) Ability to deal with others effectively
(iii) Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
(iv) Ability to teach
(v) Ability to organize work
(vi) Ability to operate related equipment

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $31.64 per hour

Perks:
Dental care
Extended health care

Ability to commute/relocate:
Delta, BC V4M 3X8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
recreation: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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