Active Living Assistant (Casual/Part-Time)

Parc-Retirement-Living; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

meals for staff

Training opportunities

Health benefits

Job summary

PARC Retirement Living in Kelowna is seeking an Active Living Assistant to support wellness programs, social events, and excursions at the CristalinaPARC community. You will work closely with the Active Living Manager to keep residents healthy, engaged, and self-reliant in a vibrant independent-living setting.

The role requires a Class 4 Unrestricted Driver's License with 3+ years driving, plus 1+ year experience with seniors in recreation.

Qualifications

• Class 4 Unrestricted License with a minimum of 3 years driving experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with seniors in recreation.
• Strong problem-solver with good communication in a fast-paced, customer-facing setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Active Living Manager in core programs to engage residents socially and educationally.
• Support Active Living programming with ideas to reflect resident interests and drive participation.
• Provide car driving services on a regular scheduled basis.
• Cultivate a respectful, warm environment for residents and staff.

Skills

Driving

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Seniors recreation

Education

Experience with seniors in recreation

Job description

Areyou a professionalwho is ready for aonce-in-a-lifetimeopportunity–to work with an award-winning team on opening the newest and most exclusive independent-living residencein BC?

PARC Retirement Living is an award-winning developer and operator of independent senior-living communities. We are seeking an Active Living Assistantto join our team at our CristalinaPARC community in Kelowna.

Welcome toCristalinaPARC

PARC communities are inspiring spaces, where our residents come, not just to live – but to live comfortably, and engage with a vibrant community of like-minded people.

In the heart of the vibrant Pandosy Village, Cristalina – PARC’s newest community is in full bloom. Just one block from Lake Okanagan, the residence has 133 gorgeously appointed suites. This modern, sustainably designed nine-story building is purpose-made for independent living, with vitality and social connection built right in. Residents can enjoy fine dining, lounge area, fitness activities, arts, culture, and gardening – or just sit back and take in beautiful views of the lake with a glass of fine wine.

About the role

PARC Retirement Living is everything that makes life the best it can be! Our PARC Active Living program is key to keeping our residents healthy, vibrant, and self-reliant. It’s easy, fun, inspiring, and soulful – enriching the body and the mind through four pillars of wellness: physical fitness, social pursuits, emotional health, and nutritious meals.

As an Active Living Assistant, you work closely with our Active Living Manager to support our residents, staff, and volunteers to deliver holistic wellness programs, lively social events, excursions, and more!

This includes:

• Assisting the Active Living Manager in core programs to engage residents socially, educationally, culturally and encourage participation in activity-oriented programs.
• Supporting the Active Living Manager with ideas and best practices for Active Living programming entertainment to reflect resident interest and to stimulate new interest.
• Providing car driving services on a regular scheduled basis.
• Cultivating a respectful, warm environment for residents and staff.

The perks of joining PARC

• Meaningful work. How many hospitality jobs can say that? At PARC, you’ll be making a positive difference in seniors’ lives, each and every day.
• Refreshments while you work. PARC’s chef-prepared cuisine rivals the best in BC, and we offer subsidized daily meals and beverages to employees.
• A supportive, diverse team and training opportunities. We believe in giving our people opportunities to advance wherever we can.
• High-value benefits. We offer Extended Health, Vision, Dental, Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), to help protect your health, family and way of life. Plus: birthdays off with pay, parental top-ups and much more!

It takes a special kind of person to work here – does this sound like you?

• You have a Class 4 Unrestricted License with a minimum of 3 years' driving experience.
• You have a minimum of 1-year experience in working with seniors in recreation function.
• You’re a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-facing work environment.
• You’re an effective communicator capable of fostering strong interpersonal relationships with residents, their families, and employees.
• You’re committed to continuous learning and development, and fostering the growth of your people.

At PARC Retirement Living we require a Criminal Record Check, and a TB test within the first month of employment.