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 Protected, and Serving It Right certifications
Creative, adaptable, organized, team-oriented, and respectful communication approach
Police, Vulnerable Sector, and provincial health requirement clearances

Apply recreation programming, resident assessment, and cooperative care skills to support meaningful participation within Optima Living communities.
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📌 Senior Living Recreation Assistant Cochrane
🏢 Optima Living
📍 Cochrane