Lifestyles Assistant - Part Time

VIVA Retirement Communities; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Lifestyle Assistant to join their supportive team. This role involves delivering engaging activities that enhance the quality of life for residents in a retirement community. The ideal candidate will inspire others with their leadership skills and commitment to exceptional customer service. If you have a background in recreation or healthcare and enjoy working with seniors, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Join a company that values creativity, innovation, and the well-being of its residents, and help make today great!

Qualifications

• Experience in facilitating activation programs in Retirement Living.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with residents and families.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of older adults.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and organize activities for residents in accordance with the Lifestyle program.
• Maintain documentation of activities and support ethical work practices.
• Assist with orientation for new team members and volunteers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Activity Coordination

Customer Service

Education

Post-secondary education in Recreation

Certification in Personal Training

Certification in Fitness Instruction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the retirement community!

Join a supportive team of driven, hardworking, and passionate individuals!

Enjoy a highly competitive salary and a host of excellent benefits!

Ideal candidate must be available weekdays, occasional weekends, and evenings. Approximately 25 hours biweekly.

You.

You have a passion to raise the bar in the Retirement industry. You are an energetic, motivated leader who is able to inspire others to provide the highest standards of performance and customer service. You will have experience in a similar setting with skills and knowledge in coordinating seniors’ activities, leading physical fitness programs, and managing volunteers. If creativity, innovation, service, and making a difference in people’s lives are important to you, then we are eager to hear from you.

Us.

What do you get when experienced industry professionals combine their passion? You get V!VA Retirement Communities. We are a group of Canadians committed to bringing the right people together to inspire each other and deliver the highest standards of service and performance in the retirement industry. At V!VA, we put people first. We are looking for someone who shares V!VA’s mission - Making Today Great!

The Career.

The Lifestyle Assistant reports to the Lifestyle Manager. In accordance with V!VA’s vision and values, the Lifestyle Assistant is responsible for delivering activities as outlined in the Lifestyle program. You will be an integral part of the Lifestyle team, working to enhance the customer service experience and fostering an innovative environment for team members and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver suitable and safe group and individualized activities in accordance with the Lifestyle program, collaborating with volunteers
• Organize activities, including preparation of materials and environment
• Assist in planning activities to maintain and improve residents’ quality of life
• Maintain accurate documentation of activities and individual plans
• Participate in regular reviews of the Lifestyle program with the Lifestyle Manager
• Support ethical work practices, respecting residents’ rights and interests, including reporting health changes and inquiries about the program
• Assist with orientation for new team members and volunteers
• Help develop the monthly newsletter and activity calendar
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all residents, staff, and volunteers
• Attend scheduled training and education sessions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Experience facilitating activation programs in Retirement Living industries
• Post-secondary education in Recreation, Activation, Healthcare, or related certifications (Personal Training, Fitness Instructor, Aqua Certification)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build professional relationships with residents and their families
• Respect for residents’ values, customs, and spiritual beliefs
• Confidentiality commitment
• Ability to adapt to the needs of older adults
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet use
• Teamwork and initiative
• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Valid driver’s license; willingness to obtain Class F (small bus) license is an asset
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm, energy
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, sit, stand, and stretch for long periods
• Flexible hours, including holidays, evenings, and weekends
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills

V!VA Retirement Communities encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the selection process.

Applicants must show proof of eligibility to work in Canada for at least 6 months. Due to the vulnerable sector nature of our work, all new team members are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations for medical or religious reasons will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.