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.
The Waterford has been a respected leader in senior living in South Delta since 2002, 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 South Delta and Langley.
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
- Flexible schedules
- Discounted employee meals
- Career growth and development opportunities
- We’re locally owned and operated
Shifts: 09:00-17:00
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
- Minimum one (1) year in a recreational setting
Key Accountabilities
- Empowering older adults in the Memory Care / Long Term Care Centre to live vibrant, engaged lives by facilitating intentional programming that transforms everyday moments into opportunities for growth, connection, and purpose.
- 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.
- Participates in resident bus and shuttle outings with other team members as required.
- 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 obtain a Class 4 Driver's License within six (6) months of employment (partially paid by company).
- 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 and staff
Full Role Profile available upon request
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