Recreation Assistant (Full-Time) - Sunridge Gardens, Langley

Recreation Assistant (Full-Time) - Sunridge Gardens Posted

07 May 2026

Location

Langley, BC

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.

Sunridge Gardens

has been a well-respected independent senior living residence in Langley since 2011. 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

Competitive extended medical&dental benefits; including a yearly Wellness benefit

Flex Days

Discounted employee meals

Career growth and development opportunities

We’re locally owned and operated

A culture where feedback from employees leads to real change

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

Class 4 Driver’s Licence, or willing to obtain it within six months (company paid)

Minimum one (1) year in a recreational setting

Minimum one (1) year experience driving a bus is an asset

Key Accountabilities Empowering older adults to live

vibrant, purposeful lives

by facilitating intentional programming that transforms everyday moments into opportunities for

growth, connection, and genuine contribution .

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.

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

Operate the commercial bus or shuttle for outings, performing all required pre- and post-trip safety inspections.

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

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

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 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,staff, volunteers and the community at large.

Full Role Profile available upon request

Seniors residences that offer a friendly, community-oriented living experience.

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