Surrey, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$30/hr–$30/hr
About Optima Living Founded in 2007 by two friends inspired by their families’ dementia journeys, Optima Living was created to provide a more home-like experience in seniors housing and care. What began as a person…
Skills: Recreation Programming, Therapeutic Activity Planning, Resident Assessment, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Crisis Management
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$30/hr–$30/hr
About Optima Living Founded in 2007 by two friends inspired by their families’ dementia journeys, Optima Living was created to provide a more home-like experience in seniors housing and care. What began as a person…
Skills: Recreation Programming, Person-Centered Care, Resident Assessment, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Crisis Management
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$31/hr
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Skills: Therapeutic Recreation, Resident Activation, Dementia Care, First Aid/CPR, Patient Portering
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Job Summary Curious to learn what it’s like to work here? Connect with us! We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend F…
Skills: Psychiatric Nursing, Crisis Intervention, Patient Assessment, Child and Adolescent Development, Psychopharmacology
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $45.15 - $56.17 / hour Job Summary Come work with us! Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are…
Skills: Occupational Therapy, Client Assessment, Care Planning, Rehabilitation Interventions, Patient Advocacy
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada · Hybrid
Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $44.85 - $56.02 / hour Job Summary We are hiring a Social Worker (BSW), In-Patient Psychiatry to join our team in Surrey, B.C. We invite you to apply today and find out wh…
Skills: Psychosocial Assessment, Crisis Counselling, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Discharge Planning
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
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Skills: Psychiatric Assessment, Crisis Intervention, De-escalation Techniques, Brief Therapy, Psycho-pharmacology
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $31.64 - $31.64 / hour Job Summary Curious to learn what it’s like to work here? Connect with us! We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend F…
Skills: Patient Care, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Observation and Reporting, Personal Hygiene Assistance, Patient Transport
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$30/hr–$32/hr
Wage Grid 13 Last Date to Apply: August 31, 2026 - Reopened! About the Program The 1.1.2. is a transitional housing initiative for young adults ages 18–24 in Surrey, operating a 30‑bed residence with 24‑hour staffi…
Skills: Youth work, Crisis intervention, Case management, Life skills coaching, Housing search support
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $27.26 - $29.16 / hour Job Summary Curious to learn what it’s like to work here? Connect with us! We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend F…
Skills: Medical Office Administration, Physician Billing, Medical Terminology, Patient Scheduling, Aseptic Techniques
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$30/hr–$32/hr
Wage Grid 13 Last Date to Apply: October 30, 2026 About the Program The Prevention & Health Promotion program is responsible for the coordination and operation of primary prevention programs in Elementary, Middle and Sec…
Skills: Health Promotion, Community Development, Mental Health Support, Trauma Informed Practice, Program Development
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$105k–$115k/yr
ABOUT US: At West Coast Seniors Housing Management, we see our communities as a family and we are equally committed to our residents and our staff. We provide an engaging work environment and treat each other with respec…
Skills: Operational Management, Leadership, Budget Management, Customer Service, Conflict Resolution
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Job Summary Curious to learn what it’s like to work here? Connect with us! Make a meaningful impact where it's needed most. Surrey Memorial Ho…
Skills: Psychosocial Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Patient Advocacy, Psychopharmacology, Violence De-escalation
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour Job Summary Come work with us! We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional pl…
Skills: Mental Health Assessment, Substance Use Treatment, Crisis Intervention, Psychopharmacology, Counselling
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $44.85 - $56.02 / hour Job Summary We are currently hiring for a Relief Full Time Social Worker to join our Social Work team at Surrey Memorial Hospital located in Surrey,…
Skills: Clinical Counseling, Social Work Assessment, Crisis Counseling, Discharge Planning, Case Management
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$55k–$68k/yr
About the Opportunity The Wellbeing Program Administrator assesses the needs and eligibility of children birth to eight (8) applying for the Wellbeing Program and supporting them with the application process. The Adminis…
Skills: Program Administration, Case Management, Data Collection, Financial Management, Interpersonal Communication
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $59.56 - $85.62 / hour Job Summary Bring your clinical expertise and passion for providing quality, compassionate care to a challenging and rewarding role as a Nurse Pract…
Skills: Patient Assessment, Disease Diagnosis, Prescription Management, Primary Care, HIV Care
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $46.37 - $66.66 / hour Job Summary Fraser Health is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as Lead, Resilience & Critical Incident Stress Management (CI…
Skills: Critical Incident Stress Management, Psychological Resilience, Program Planning, Trauma-Informed Practices, Leadership
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
$29/hr–$32/hr
WE’RE HIRING! IT Support Representative Information Technology Department Temporary Full-Time 12 months Posting Date: Location: Wage: Hours of Work: Closing Date: June 15, 2026 Surrey, BC $29.00 - $32.00 35 Hours p…
Skills: Network Administration, Technical Support, Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Azure Administration
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada · On-site
The Guest Attendant is responsible for assisting residents with the activities of daily living in a safe and caring manner. As a member of the nursing team, they support and encourage the residents to build self-esteem, …
Skills: Patient Care, Activities Of Daily Living, Elderly Care, Customer Experience, Relationship Building
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The Recreation Assistant plans and implements therapeutic programs to meet the social, cognitive, and physical needs of senior residents. They collaborate with the Recreation Manager to develop resident profiles and ensure the delivery of person-centered care.
Candidates should have at least one year of experience in recreation programming and hold active CPR, First Aid, and Food Safe certifications. A recognized recreation and leisure program completion and a Class 4 driver's license are considered assets.
Founded in 2007 by two friends inspired by their families’ dementia journeys, Optima Living was created to provide a more home-like experience in seniors housing and care. What began as a personal mission has grown into one of Western Canada’s leading senior living and continuing care providers.
Today, Optima Living offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long-Term Care, Brain Health, and Memory Care across Alberta and British Columbia. Our innovative approach includes Spark, Your Wellness, Your Way; our proprietary brain health and care model. As the only Top 10 Canadian senior living and care provider focused exclusively on Western Canada, we proudly serve more than 4,300 residents.
Guided by our North Star, Let us welcome you home™, we are committed to People, Place, and Community. With a resident-first philosophy and a focus on innovation, we are redefining aging with purpose creating communities where seniors live with dignity, connection, and joy.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Recreation Manager, the Recreation Assistant assists in planning and implementing therapeutic programs to meet the social, cognitive, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the residents.
All duties and responsibilities are carried out in alignment with Optima Living’s mission, vision, and values, promoting person-centered care by respecting the uniqueness, dignity, and self-determination of residents to promote maximum personal and functional independence. These duties are performed within the framework of established organizational policies and procedures, industry best practices, while adhering to applicable regulations and standards.
Please note that the hours available are 28 hours and 21 hours
Let Us Welcome You Home
Optima Living—founded in 2007—owns and operates innovative seniors’ living communities throughout Alberta and BC, taking an unprecedented approach to senior life. Their unique company culture is one where both residents and team members are family. Optima Living’s North Star, Let us welcome you home, speaks to their underlying principles and the experience seniors discover in their communities. When residents are home, they feel safe, respected, and welcome. Home is where one’s voice is heard, their views matter, and they have freedom of choice. Optima Living’s mission, vision, and values—respect, dignity, teamwork, and doing the right thing—support and build upon their North Star. Optima Living operates over 3,700 beds providing congregate living options for seniors. These options range from subsidized to luxury, Independent to Assisted Living, Long-term Care to Memory Care, and Residential Mental Health. For more information, visit optimaliving.ca. Optima Living is also an approved service provider with both the interior Health Authority (IHA) and the Fraser Health Authority (FHA), is a licensed care provider under the BC Community Care and Assisted Living Act, and is registered as an approved Assisted Living (AL) Operator with the AL Registrar of BC.
Offices: 900-688 W Hastings St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1P1, CA · 8382 156 St, Surrey, British Columbia V3S 3R7, CA · 806-0235 101 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3G1, CA
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