Posted 12 days ago
Recreation Assistant/Bus Driver
@ Sienna Senior Living
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
Sienna Senior Living is hiring a full-time Recreation Assistant/Driver at Aspira Peninsula Retirement Living in Surrey, BC, at $21.19/hr for 75 hours bi-weekly on weekdays and Saturdays, 9:00AM to 5:00PM. The role runs bus trips and outings for residents and organizes recreational programs and social activities. Candidates need a Class 4 licence, a clean driving record, and a clear vulnerable sector and criminal record check.
Pay:
$21.19 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Drive the company vehicle on resident bus trips and outings
- Set up activity areas and transport residents to programs
- Lead recreational activities and special events
- Help new residents adjust to the building and social programs
- Maintain program and resident records and report to the Team Leader
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary diploma in recreation, gerontology or related field, or equivalent experience with seniors
- Valid Class 4 driver's licence and clean driving record
- Experience working with seniors
- Understanding of leisure principles and motivation with seniors
- Computer proficiency
- Pass a vulnerable sector and criminal record check
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-31
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Care home, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector, criminal record, driving record |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Recreation and leisure studies, Therapeutic recreation, Kinesiology, Gerontology |
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Cultivating happiness in daily life
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At Sienna Senior Living, our Purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life. Our work does not stop at providing the highest quality of service and care to our residents - it goes much further. Each and every day, we strive to bring happiness into our residents’ lives by enabling our team to put their passion for their work into action and supporting families to bring joy into our homes. Sienna is one of Canada’s largest owners and operators of senior living options, with 100+ high-quality residences in key markets in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. We offer independent living, assisted living and memory care under our Aspira retirement brand, as well as long-term care, specialized programs and services, and expert management services. Our approximately 15,000 team members are committed to helping residents discover happiness through personalization, choice and community engagement in a comfortable, home-like setting. Our aim is to consistently create a positive resident experience, along with a high-performing team and workplace culture that are driven by shared Values and a commitment to innovation and excellence. As leaders in the sector, we leverage technology and best practices to constantly set new benchmarks for quality. At the same time, we never lose sight of our vision— to be Canada’s most trusted and most loved senior living provider.
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At Sienna Senior Living, our Purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life. Our work does not stop at providing the highest quality of service and care to our residents - it goes much further. Each and every day, we strive to bring happiness into our residents’ lives by enabling our team to put their passion for their work into action and supporting families to bring joy into our homes. Sienna is one of Canada’s…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Markham, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1972 |
| Specialties | Retirement LivingLong-Term CareConsulting ServicesManagement ServicesResidential CareComplex CareIndependent LivingAssisted Livingand Memory Care |
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Recreation Assistant/Driver
Aspira Peninsula Retirement Living - 2088 152 St, Surrey, BC V4A 9Z4
Rate of Pay: $21.19/hr
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
This is a Permanent Full-Time position with 75 hours bi-weekly.
Schedule:
- Sun OFF
- Mon OFF
- Tues 9:00AM-5:00PM
- Wed 9:00AM-5:00PM
- Thurs 9:00AM-5:00PM
- Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM
- Sat 9:00AM-5:00PM
If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!
The Recreation Assistant/Driver is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.
As a Recreation Assistant/Driver your typical day will impact in the following ways:
- Driving the company vehicle to take residents for bus trips, shopping, restaurants, and special bus outings to surrounding areas.
- Participating in the development and revision of departmental procedures and programs under the guidance of the Team Leader.
- Setting up the activity area as necessary and assisting in transporting residents to and from programs, if required.
- Assisting in monitoring the residents' interests, needs and progress.
- Maintaining program and resident records according to departmental policies. Regularly reports participation and feedback by residents to the Team Leader.
- Promoting social interaction among residents by assuming leadership of assigned activities or special events, assists new residents with orientation to the building and to the recreation program, and introduces them to the others within the residence and promoting conversation and social interaction among residents.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Must haves:
- A post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or other related field from an indigenous Institute, private career college, college of applied arts and technology, another degree granting Institution OR equivalent work experience working with seniors.
- Valid Class 4 or equivalent Driver's License
- Clean driving record must be provided
- Experience in working with seniors including an understanding of motivation concepts with seniors.
- Understanding of leisure principles.
- Computer proficiency.
- All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check.
Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.
Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position.
Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.
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