Life Enrichment Coordinator

We are seeking a passionate, innovative, hands-on Life Enrichment Coordinator at Bayview Senior Community, our new senior living community in White Rock, BC, to plan, facilitate and direct the implementation and regular evaluation of recreation and social programs that provide a meaningful and flourishing experience for our residents in Long Term Care Living and Memory Care neighbourhoods.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned candidate to implement life enrichment programs and develop a team from the ground up.

KEY DUTIES

• Plans, leads and coordinates the development, implementation and evaluation of a wide range of life enrichment programs (relevant to each neighborhood) and services designed to meet residents’ physical, emotional, social, cognitive, environmental, vocational and spiritual needs
• Fosters and maintains a strong relationship with residents by meeting with residents regularly to assess/discuss life enrichment needs and preferences
• Oversees the administrative responsibilities of the Life Enrichment program at the Community, such as implementing and maintaining established departmental standards and objectives, participating in budget preparation and control and ordering necessary supplies and equipment for the department
• Manages the Life Enrichment Assistant, Bus Driver and Volunteers to ensure that team members needs are met and standards are maintained
• Monitors, manages and provides services related to the Community’s transportation services
• Actively participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for resident services
• Retains and enhances Bayview culture and values in all interactions

 

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Three (3) year diploma from a recognized university or college related to recreation/leisure studies

License/Designation:

• First Aid and CPR certified
• Valid bus license from applicable province or willing to obtain before start date

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience with recreation/social programs in a senior care environment
• Experience working with seniors in Long Term Care and Memory Care or with Dementia and/or Alzheimer’s
• One (1) year organizational management and leadership experience
• Transferable skills gained in alternative settings such as camps, schools, other group settings that prepares this professional to motive, design, lead recreation programming for seniors

Knowledge:

• Recreation and leisure programming, techniques and best practices• Community resources
• Healthcare, memory care and aging challenges
• Leadership best practices and principles
• Legislative regulations and policies related to long term care/retirement care
• Changes in mobility of seniors

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to prepare and administer departmental budgets
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to treat residents with respect, dignity and care
• Ability to motivate others
• Ability to resolve contentious or sensitive issues or situations
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information
• Ability to work in a flexible environment to meet the needs of the residents, including weekend and holiday coverage, as required

Personal Suitability:

• Demonstrates a strong desire to serve and care for seniors
• Resident centered
• Open, friendly, responsive, positive and energetic
• Able to apply tact, discretion and sound judgement
• Trustworthy, hands-on leader
• Shows initiative and commitment to excellence

Desirable Qualifications:

• Courses in gerontology, aging or dementia are an asset
• Previous experience as a volunteer in some capacity
• Valid F License

 

If our values resonate with you, and you meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.