Job Description
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.
Magnolia Gardens has been a respected leader in senior living in Langley since 2001, offering both independent living and private long-term care. 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
• 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
Shift: Sunday - Thursday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Reporting to the Lifestyle and Wellness Manager or Lifestyle and Wellness Coordinator (Care Centre) if applicable, the Lifestyle and Wellness Assistant is responsible for assisting in the implementation of activity programs that meet the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs and interests of residents in accordance with established goals and policies.
Key Accountabilities
1. Organizes and carries out indoor and outdoor daily activity programs including exercise classes, entertainment, crafts and related activities which encourage involvement and life enrichment
2. Assists the manager in setting the objectives and standards required measuring the success of the programs and ensures the required standards are met
3. Assists in the development and production of the monthly calendars and other informational material for the residents
4. Adheres to management policies and procedures of purchasing, ordering, stock and inventory control
5. Promotes resident participation in programs and activities. Encourages families and loved ones to participate as well
6. Assists with training volunteers as required
7. Drives the bus for community outings, ensuring a pre and post inspection is made prior to using the vehicle
8. Observes and reports any changes in residents' functional and cognitive behavior to the Lifestyle and Wellness Coordinator/Manager and/or Resident Care Manager
9. Actively engages with the resident in their lifestyle and wellness assessment, goal setting, action planning and reporting of goal achievement at Care Conferences
10. Ensures residents' rights of privacy and confidentiality are maintained except in the proper operation of the business
11. Ensures that proper security procedures are followed in the handling and storage of any confidential material
12. Attends approved work-related conferences and seminars to promote and maintain professional development
13. Maintains a current knowledge of and complies with policies and procedures
Education & Experience
• Diploma in a recreation program or equivalent qualifications in the Continuing Care field
• Current basic First Aid Certificate
• Computer skills with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail etc)
• Class 4 Drivers Licence
• Minimum one (1) year in a recreational setting
• Minimum one (1) year experience driving a bus is an asset
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Must possess the qualities and attitude that respects and maintains the spirit, dignity and individuality of the residents and employees
• Must have the ability to speak and understand English competently and to understand written and oral instructions in English
• Must have the ability to safely and efficiently operate all equipment associated with the duties of the position
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, organize the departmental operations and assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the activity programs
• Must have the ability to teach residents in appropriate activities
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relations by displaying tact, courtesy and patience with others in the workplace
• Must have the ability to be creative and to stimulate interest and participation of residents in the activity programs
• Must have the ability to carry out significant amounts of physical movement such as lifting, bending, stooping and stretching
• Must have the ability to work independently with minimum supervision - shifts include days, evenings and weekends
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