Recreation ​/ Activity Aide (PV3475

Recreation / Activity Aide - Wexford Creek Seniors Community

Pro Vita is looking for
Recreation / Activity Aide
with a passion for the elderly to join our team to support our residents in
Long Term Care in
Nanaimo.

Location of Work: 80 Tenth St, Nanaimo BC V9R 0A8
· 55 k

Shift(s):
Days Varies, Hours Varies

Wage*: $31.64 per hour

Recreation / Activity Aide Must Haves:

• Graduation from a recognized institution with a Recreational/Activity Certification or combination of experience/training.
• Holds and Maintains a Valid Class 4 BC driver’s license, as applicable to care home needs.
• Maintains Valid Occupational First Aide Level 1 Certificate including CPR “A”.
• Satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Passes and complies with Ministry of Justice Criminal record Check upon hire and every 5 years thereafter.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written.

Recreation / Activity Aide Nice to Haves:

• Experience working with seniors is preferred.

Recreation / Activity Aide Responsibilities:

• Participates in the creation, organization and implementation of therapeutic recreation programs such as arts and crafts, exercise, music, woodworking, cooking, baking, gardening, outings and other social programs.
• Teaches, directs and demonstrates activities to residents and volunteers.
• Transfers, porters and ambulates residents to and from activities. Implements ambulation programs as designed/designated by Occupational or Physiotherapy or rehab worker.
• Assists residents at meals, including feeding.
• Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of residents as required.
• Provides input into planning and evaluating recreation programs by reporting observations and resident feedback to the Recreation Coordinator/Manager.
• Completes recording/ statistical sheets on activities including attendance at each activity.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

If you are a kind, caring individual who enjoys connecting with and making a difference in the lives of elders –

* Please note that Healthcare wages are being adjusted and topped up by the government currently, August 2025