Posted 6 months ago
Recreation Aide - AgeCare Arbutus Care Centre
@ Revera Long Term Care Inc.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
AgeCare, operated by Revera Long Term Care Inc., is hiring a part-time Recreation Aide to plan, organize and run recreation programs for residents of its long-term care centre. The role covers assessments, activity records, outings and some meal service. The posting states a wage of $31.64 per hour.
Pay:
$31.64 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Plan and run recreation programs for residents
- Facilitate scheduled and pre-arranged outings
- Assess residents' activity levels
- Keep activity and assessment records
- Assist with meal services as required
Requirements summary:
- College diploma in recreation, leisure studies or gerontology
- Previous experience working with seniors
- Valid provincial driver's licence (Class 4 or F)
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check with criminal background check
- Strong oral and written communication
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Vulnerable Sector Check |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector, criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Revera Long Term Care Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
About Us
At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.
The Opportunity:
The Recreation Aide assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates residents regarding recreation therapy. The Recreation Aide will be assigned duties reflective of his/her level of education, preparation, demonstrated skill level, AgeCare policies and procedures and the Collaborative Care Model.
What You Will Do:
- Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Recreation Manager & Executive Director;
- Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting;
- Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events;
- Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care of the elderly;
- Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind;
- Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings;
- Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels;
- Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities;
- Assisting with meal services as required;
- Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
- Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Code of Conduct;
- Complete other duties as assigned.
What You Will Need:
- College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent is required;
- Previous experience working with seniors;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly;
- Valid provincial driver's license to transport residents by van (i.e.: Class 4; Class F).
- Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
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