Recreation Assistant (Casual) - Magnolia Gardens

Looking for a job where you can contribute to the sum of human happiness and truly make a difference? Join us! We're crafting a purposeful, happy and vibrant seniors' community where our residents and employees flourish together.

Magnolia Gardens has been a respected leader in senior living in Langley since 2001, offering both independent living and private long-term care. We are part of Bria Communities, a local, private company that operates four vibrant retirement communities in Langley and Tsawwassen.

WHO ARE YOU?

You want to work for a company that sees people of all ages as valuable individuals, not just numbers, clients or patients. Your values include:

• Acting with respect to people of all ages, but especially older adults

• Providing elevated customer services that put seniors' needs, comfort, and dignity first

• Being a supportive and collaborative team member who contributes your skills and knowledge to create purposeful, happy and vibrant senior communities.

• Leading the way by taking initiative, always improving, and bringing positivity to work with you every day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

• Competitive wages

• Flexible schedules

• Discounted employee meals

• Career growth and development opportunities

• We’re locally owned and operated

Shifts: 9:00am - 4:30pm, 9:00am - 2:00pm, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Education & Experience

• Diploma in a therapeutic recreation, activity assistant, community recreation program or equivalent qualifications in the Senior Living / Gerontology field preferred

• Current basic First Aid and Serving it Right Certificate

• Minimum one (1) year in a recreational setting

Key Accountabilities

1. Empowering older adults in the Memory Care / Long Term Care Centre to live vibrant, engaged lives by facilitating intentional programming that transforms everyday moments into opportunities for growth, connection, and purpose.

2. Using Welbi and other tools, drive, assess and evaluate resident engagement and outcomes in programs across the seven dimensions of wellness while also involving families, volunteers and the local community.

3. Support in the development and production of monthly calendars, newsletters and informational materials for residents.

4. Participates in resident bus and shuttle outings with other team members as required.

5. Adhere to organizational values, policies and practices related to resident services, health and safety standards, teamwork and confidentiality.

6. Supervise volunteers and assist in setting program objectives to ensure high quality-of-care standards are met.

7. Actively engages with the resident in their lifestyle and wellness assessment, goal setting, action planning and celebrating goal achievement.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must obtain a Class 4 Driver's License within six (6) months of employment (partially paid by company).

• Must have the ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relations by displaying tact, courtesy and patience with residents, guests, volunteers and employees.

• Fluency both written and oral English

• Proficient with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail etc)

• Energetic, with a positive outlook and physically capable of frequent lifting, bending, and stretching

• Able to safely and efficiently operate all role-related equipment

• Proven ability to work independently with minimum supervision and maintain courteous, tactful interpersonal relationships with residents and staff

Full Role Profile available upon request

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