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Recreation Aide | Temporary Part-Time
@ Golden Life Management
Courtenay, British Columbia
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Overview
Golden Life Management is hiring a casual, on-call Recreation Aide for days at Ocean Front Village long-term care in Courtenay, BC. The role plans and runs resident activities, exercise and therapeutic groups, and assists the therapist. The posting offers a $31.64 per hour rate with a full benefits package and a voluntary retirement program.
Pay:
$31.64 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Implement resident activities matched to needs, abilities and interests
- Conduct individual and group therapeutic activities and exercise classes
- Assist the therapist during treatment and assessment sessions
- Report resident progress, participation and enjoyment to the team
- Maintain statistics and inventories on a personal computer
Requirements summary:
- Recreation/Rehabilitation certificate required
- Kinesiology diploma or physical therapist assistant graduation
- Long-term care or seniors' care experience preferred
- Current CPR; valid Class 4 driver's licence
- Clear vulnerable sector criminal record check
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Retirement plan
Source and dates
Source type not verified · cats
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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 | Allied health |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Recreation/Rehabilitation Certificate, CPR, First Aid, TB test, Vulnerable Sector Check |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Kinesiology, Physical therapist assistant |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Golden Life Management
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|---|---|
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Job description
The Opportunity
Ocean Front Village – Long-Term Care | Courtenay, BC
Position Type: Casual | On-Call
Shift Schedule: Days
Why Join Us
At Golden Life, you’ll be part of a trusted, values-driven organization that has been caring for seniors across Western Canada for over 25 years.
We’re seeking a dedicated Recreation Aide who brings creativity, empathy, and a commitment to enhancing residents’ well-being through engaging programs and person-centered support.
What You'll Do
What You Bring
What We Offer
About Ocean Front Village:
At Ocean Front Village, we believe exceptional care and service starts with exceptional environments – for both residents and staff. Overlooking the ocean along the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk, our Village features 120 long-term care suites and 6 hospice suites, all thoughtfully designed to support connection, teamwork, and resident well-being.
As part of our team, employees benefit from well-designed workspaces, supportive leadership, and strong relationships that help foster clarity, communication, and a positive working environment. Team members are equipped with the training, tools, and ongoing mentorship needed to deliver high-quality service while expanding their skills, strengthening their confidence, and growing in their careers at Golden Life.
At Golden Life Management, we care for our employees – providing the space, culture, and community that empower you to thrive personally and professionally.
Ocean Front Village – Long-Term Care | Courtenay, BC
Position Type: Casual | On-Call
Shift Schedule: Days
Why Join Us
At Golden Life, you’ll be part of a trusted, values-driven organization that has been caring for seniors across Western Canada for over 25 years.
We’re seeking a dedicated Recreation Aide who brings creativity, empathy, and a commitment to enhancing residents’ well-being through engaging programs and person-centered support.
What You'll Do
- Implements resident activities related to the needs, abilities, interests and choices of residents within the specified program area and as may be identified on the care plan.
- Participates as a member of the program team, reports on resident participation, achievements and level of perceived enjoyment.
- Facilitates, encourages and supports residents to participate in a variety of activities and programs.
- Performs delegated duties such as implementing individual and group interventions and activities that improve or maintain functional abilities of patients.
- Conducts individual and group therapeutic activities, such as therapeutic ambulation, wheelchair mobility training (manual and power), exercise classes, and individual prescribed exercises, to restore, improve, and maintain a patient’s functional ability.
- As instructed, assists therapist during direct treatment or during assessment sessions.
- Reports observations on patient progress and condition to DOCC and other appropriate team members.
- Maintains records such as statistics, and inventories, and performs related duties by utilizing a personal computer, word processing software tools, and related equipment.
What You Bring
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program/ Kinesiology diploma
- Recreation/Rehabilitation Certificate (required)
- Long Term Care experience preferred; 2+ years in seniors’ care is an asset.
- Current CPR; First Aid may be required.
- Valid Class 4 Driver’s License.
- Able to meet physical demands (lifting, bending, carrying).
- Clear Vulnerable Sector - Criminal Record Check.
- Negative TB test and complete immunization record as required by BCCDC.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary: The Rec Aide rate of $31.64 per hour, in accordance with provincial wage levelling.
- Comprehensive Benefits: A full benefits package, including a voluntary retirement program with company contributions for eligible employees.
- Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Inclusive Culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
About Ocean Front Village:
At Ocean Front Village, we believe exceptional care and service starts with exceptional environments – for both residents and staff. Overlooking the ocean along the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk, our Village features 120 long-term care suites and 6 hospice suites, all thoughtfully designed to support connection, teamwork, and resident well-being.
As part of our team, employees benefit from well-designed workspaces, supportive leadership, and strong relationships that help foster clarity, communication, and a positive working environment. Team members are equipped with the training, tools, and ongoing mentorship needed to deliver high-quality service while expanding their skills, strengthening their confidence, and growing in their careers at Golden Life.
At Golden Life Management, we care for our employees – providing the space, culture, and community that empower you to thrive personally and professionally.
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