About Optima LivingFounded in 2007 by two friends inspired by their families' dementia journeys, Optima Living was created to provide a more home-like experience in seniors housing and care. What began as a personal mission has grown into one of Western Canada's leading senior living and continuing care providers.Today, Optima Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, Brain Health, and Memory Care across Alberta and British Columbia. Our creative approach includes Spark, Your Wellness, Your Way; our proprietary brain health and care model. As the only Top 10 Canadian senior living and care provider focused exclusively on Western Canada, we proudly serve more than 4,300 residents.Guided by our North Star, Let us welcome you home, we are committed to People, Place, and Community. With a resident-first philosophy and a focus on innovation, we are redefining aging with purpose creating communities where seniors live with dignity, connection, and joy.As the Recreation Aide, you are responsible for assisting the recreation team in the delivery of recreation activities to promote physical, social, emotional, intellectual,



spiritual and cultural needs of our residents.ResponsibilitiesEngage residents through regular conversationAssist with program coordination and implementationProvide one on one support to residentsObserve and report on resident care and servicesAssist with coordinating volunteers and community resourcesCollaborate with peers to coordinate activitiesManage recreation equipment, including inventory and maintenance concernsEvent and activity setup and cleanupOperate in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety ActOther duties as assigned to support operational requirementsQualifications And ExperienceExperience in a residential care setting is preferredCompletion of high school diplomaValid provincial class 4 driver's license is an assetCompletion of CPR and First Aid is an assetSafe Food Handling Certificate is preferredExceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partnersSuperior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requestsSuperior oral and written communication skillsDemonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solveConditions of EmploymentClear drivers abstractClear Police Information CheckClear Vulnerable Sector Check

📌 Recreation Assistant- Casual (Victoria)
🏢 Optima Living
📍 Victoria