Life Enrichment Assistant (2025-8113)

Verve Senior Living; Courtice; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors as a Life Enrichment Assistant. This role involves planning and organizing engaging programs that promote physical, emotional, and social wellness for residents. You'll work under the Life Enrichment Manager to create fulfilling environments and ensure effective communication with residents and staff. Ideal candidates will have a passion for working with seniors and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 education required.
• Prior experience in recreation programming for seniors preferred.
• Certified in Emergency First Aid and CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and evaluate activities related to residents' needs.
• Communicate activities to encourage resident participation.
• Assist in supervising volunteers and student placements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Grade 12 education

Diploma or degree in Recreation, Physical Education, and/or Gerontology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Come join us and help make a difference in the lives of older adults! As employees at a Verve Senior Living Retirement Residence, our primary goal is to help each person have a great day, every day! Our employees thrive on collaboration and have a passion for excellence, achieving multiple awards including the Order of Excellence in Quality from Excellence Canada. As part of our team, the things you do are key to helping us achieve our shared vision of helping seniors live longer, better. Oh, and you’ll also have a lot of fun doing it. Want to join us?

Accountability Objective

Are you a dynamic and creative individual who has a passion for working with seniors and leading engaging programs for our residents? Under the direction of the Life Enrichment Manager, our Life Enrichment Assistants facilitate, plan, and organize programs to enhance the physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of wellness for our residents. This role is critical in creating resident-centric environments where our residents are inspired to experience fulfillment — whatever that means to them.

Background/Qualification

• Minimum of grade 12 education required.
• Prior experience in recreation programming for a senior population is preferred.
• Diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Recreation, Physical Education, and/or Gerontology is considered an asset.
• Class 5 operator’s license, clean driving record, and 2 years passenger driving experience are preferred (only when there is not a bus driver position as well).
• Certified in Emergency First Aid and CPR required.
• Demonstrated excellent leadership skills.
• Must have a valid alcohol serving certification and CanFitPro certification preferred.
• Proven computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite with adaptability to handle database programs.
• Dementia experience/knowledge is considered an asset.
• A resident-oriented individual whose values align with those of the residence.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and strong problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated multi-tasking skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in and adhere to continuous quality improvement standards.
• Under the direction of the Life Enrichment Manager, plan, direct, and evaluate activities related to residents' physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs.
• Communicate activities of the department to residents, staff, families, and the community to encourage participation, ensuring residents' needs are met. Complete and distribute monthly activity calendars, surveys, invitations, etc., in a timely manner.
• Lead and promote resident awareness and participation in leisure, social, and recreation programs tailored to their needs.
• Maintain appropriate department records including attendance, assessments, and evaluations of programs.
• Maintain a positive image of the residence through ongoing communication with the community, media, families, staff, and volunteers, fulfilling each resident’s leisure needs.
• Assist in supervising volunteers and student placements.
• Participate in the annual CanFitPro Exercise program to deliver suitable exercise classes for seniors.
• Follow department policies and procedures regarding program quality, resident treatment, infection control, and safety.
• Ensure effective communication with co-workers, residents, and guests, using appropriate channels.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Life Enrichment Manager or delegate.
• Comply with all corporate policies and mandatory training requirements.
• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety regulations, participate in fire drills, and other safety programs.

All employment offers are subject to a Criminal Background Check. We thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Verve Senior Living is an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of our residents and communities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.