Job Description

• Implements recreation programs which include activities such as outings, parties, exercises, crafts and entertainment. 
• Organizes resident activities and trips outside the facility while ensuring that the residents have proper clothing and necessary equipment for the activity, confirms details of the proposed activity with nursing/administration staff, coordinates the movement of residents during the activity and teaches the techniques of the related activity. 
• Consults with family and nursing staff in order to determine the activities which meet the residents’ needs. 
• Designs an appropriate variety of recreation programs tailored to resident needs. 
• Monitors and evaluates resident progress through activity programs and reports observations such as emotional wellbeing and social behavior to nursing staff as required. 
• Maintains Inventory of equipment, tools and materials and reports malfunctioning equipment and supply needs to the appropriate staff. 

• Graduate from a recognized Activity/Recreation Certificate or diploma program. 
• Experience in a senior’s focused recreation department an asset. 
• Health Care Provider level First Aid Certificate (Current). 
• Proof of COVID vaccination. 

Point Grey Private Hospital is located in Vancouver’s ocean-side community of Kitsilano.