Activity Coordinator

Cherish Living Group is dedicated to creating an environment that nurtures the human spirit, promotes independence, dignity and quality of life. By working closely with our senior residents and introducing laughter to everyday we can and do improve their overall health. Values, honesty and commitment guide our journey with our residents and employees. These values promote a positive healthy environment, new friendships and a true sense of well being in our people.

Responsibilities

1. Our Activity Coordinator will organize our leisure programs, will get to know and LISTEN to our residents individually helping to create an old fashioned community where people know each other and care for each other.
2. The successful candidate will be able to think creatively to keep activities fresh and engaging, taking the time to reach out to individuals and encourage their participation in activities and events, and come up with back up plans on the spot in the event an entertainer fails to show. We have an art studio/craft room, wood working and stained glass workshop, fitness facilities, putting green and more leisure venues and are seeking a person willing to lead these types of activities.
3. A passion for working with older people is fundamental to this position. The Leisure Coordinator is responsible for publishing an informative and professional monthly newsletter and leisure calendar on time and driving our 24 passenger bus on outings twice weekly. A sense of humour with the ability to make people laugh, a high level of positive energy, patience and a big heart essential. In addition to being creative, we need someone that is organized and professional in conduct and appearance.
4. Professional event planning experience (two years) required with local connections.
5. Experience working with seniors.
6. Can set up basic audio visual equipment.
7. Clean Class 2 or 4 Drivers License with fundamental understanding of vehicles.
8. Strong organizational skills.
9. Obtain and organize volunteers (both resident and non-resident volunteers) two years experience.
10. Willingness to assist other departments as needed.
11. MS Office Suite proficiency required (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Publisher) - candidates will be tested.
12. Artistic talents would be beneficial.

The hours of work, generally, are Sunday through Thursday, with two early evenings per week required. The hours will vary depending on the events we host. A criminal record check for vulnerable sectors is required.

Do you wish to work for a company that truly values its exceptional employees? If you believe your positive energy affects the world around you, share our passion for service excellence and are willing to commit to ensuring that every interaction you have with our Residents contributes to their well being, please forward your resume. Thank you.

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent.

Salary:

To commensurate with experience.

Benefits

1. Business casual dress.
2. Company events.
3. Dental care.
4. Discounted or free food.
5. Extended health care.
6. Flexible schedule.
7. Vision care.

Ability To Commute/relocate

1. VICTORIA, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work. (preferred)

Experience

1. Activity Coordinator: 3 years. (preferred)
2. Bus Driving: 1 year. (required)

Work Location:

In person.