Engage Life Coordinator

Atria Retirement Canada; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Atria Retirement Canada is seeking an Activities Coordinator to lead Engage Life programs, develop service plans, and create engaging monthly calendars for residents in Fredericton.

You will organize recreational activities, supervise sessions, and foster social connections within the community, aiming to enhance residents' quality of life. A bachelor’s degree and strong English communication are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university preferred; one to two years related experience and/or training.
• Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Able to proficiently operate standard office equipment.
• Able to utilize technology including computers, iPad/Tablet use, Word, internet, email, and social media.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned Engage Life programs and develop service plans.
• Offer diversified recreational activities to residents with supervision.
• Teach and lead exercises and assist with fitness equipment usage.
• Develop and facilitate programs of interest for residents, including room-bound activities.
• Engage and motivate residents to participate in programs.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Office equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email

Job description

Overview

We create communities where employees thrive in their work, helping our residents thrive in their homes.

Atria Senior Living’s family of brands has openings for individuals looking for a career with outstanding benefits, including:

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Employees may receive annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification, starting at $500 for Full Time employees
• Employees may be eligible to receive an Annual Scores Reward of $500 (Full Time) or $250 (Part Time) based on community survey results
• Benefits package also includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities)

*Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned Engage Life programs and develop service plans.
• Offer adequate and diversified recreational activities to residents with sufficient supervision for each activity.
• Teach and lead exercises and assist with the proper use of fitness equipment.
• Develop and facilitate programs of interest for residents including, if applicable, programs designed for residents confined to their rooms.
• Engage and motivate residents resulting in program participation.
• Greet new residents making a special effort to include and engage them in activities and introduce them to others in the community with similar interests and backgrounds.
• Use the ARC Resident Orientation Program, Resident Interest Questionnaire, and Resident Interview Questionnaire for all new residents.
• Inform residents of upcoming activities and maintain a current schedule of events on the bulletin board.
• Prepare and publish an engaging and creative monthly program calendar which incorporates the community’s events and programs by the 10th of every month (ex. December calendar due Nov 10). Ensure the calendar incorporates ARC’s 8 Dimensions of Engagement programs.
• Engage in community public relations including collaboration with corporate public relations and preparation of local positive publicity stories.
• Coordinate departmental needs and goals within department budgets.
• Organize community resident transportation, including scheduling of outside events and similar operational decisions.
• Assist in the recruiting, training and managing of volunteers where applicable.
• Assist in planning parties and activities as well as decorating the community according to the season and/or holiday throughout the years as well as planning monthly birthday parties to honor residents.
• Maintain activity spaces and work area clean and organized.
• May perform other duties as assigned and/or needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred; one to two years related experience and/or training.
• Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing, with residents, staff, and vendors.
• Able to proficiently operate standard office equipment.
• Able to effectively utilize technology including use of computers, iPad/Tablet use, Word programming, internet access, email, and social media.
• Position may require driving responsibilities (may use Company provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle for social and other various activity and program-related outings).
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• For applicable Company vehicle driving responsibilities, must be in compliance with provincial commercial licensing requirements to safely operate Community vehicle.
• Must satisfactorily meet and be in compliance with Atria’s Motor Vehicle Policy standards.