Recreation Coordinator - Richmond, Canada - Optima Living

Optima Living

Verified Company

Richmond, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Let us welcome you home to Wisteria Place in Richmond, BC
Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision:
For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo.

"Let us welcome you home." All of us here feel it is an honour to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavours.

We are currently seeking a Recreation Coordinator that will be responsible for providing recreation activities to promote physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and cultural needs of our residents.

Responsibilities

Engage residents through conversation to identify recreation wants, needs, and abilities
Assessment and research to develop recreation plans
Implement and coordinate programs
Monitor and support volunteers in delivery of programs
Measure and evaluate success of program, redesign as needed
Recruit, orientate, schedule, and monitor volunteers
Coordinate church services, entertainment, and special events
Purchase recreation supplies as needed within the recreation budget
Coordinate a yearly schedule of special events, lead decorating for special events
Prepare monthly recreation reports as required
Write and publish monthly newsletter and calendar of events, gathering feedback from residents
Provide training for recreation team and/or volunteers
Oversee the maintenance of recreation equipment and report any concerns
Develop and implement volunteer appreciation program
Operate in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Qualifications and Experience

Experience in a seniors setting is preferred
Completion of a recreation program is preferred
Completion of CPR and First Aid is an asset
Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners
Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multiresident requests
Superior oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve

Conditions of Employment

Clear drivers abstract
Clear Police Information Check
COVID19 vaccination. This requirement will be waived if you did not receive the vaccination due to any legislated protected human rights grounds

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