Recreation Manager

Optimaliving; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior living is seeking a passionate Recreation Manager to enhance the lives of residents through engaging activities. This role emphasizes a resident-centered approach, ensuring that each individual's physical, social, and emotional needs are met. You will design and implement creative recreation plans, coordinate events, and lead a dedicated team of volunteers. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant community and possess a strong background in therapeutic recreation, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values compassion and commitment to creating a home-like environment for all residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred.
• Registered with provincial Therapeutic Recreation association.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents to identify recreation wants and needs.
• Implement and coordinate recreation programs and activities.
• Recruit and monitor volunteers for program delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Therapeutic Recreation Program

Recreation Therapist Degree

Tools

CPR and First Aid

Job description

Let us welcome you home to White Heather Manor in Kelowna, BC

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident is the focus of all our endeavors.

As the Recreation Manager, you are responsible for providing recreation activities to promote the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and cultural needs of our residents.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents through conversation to identify recreation wants, needs, and abilities.
• Assessment and research in order to develop a recreation plan.
• Implement and coordinate programs, including transportation.
• Monitor and support recreation team and/or volunteers in the delivery of programs.
• Measure and evaluate the success of programs, redesign as needed.
• Recruit, orientate, schedule, and monitor volunteers.
• Coordinate church services, entertainment, and special events.
• Purchase recreation supplies as needed within the recreation budget.
• Coordinate transportation schedule and drivers’ schedule for offsite activities; use company vehicle for transportation as needed.
• Coordinate a yearly schedule of special events; lead decorating for special events.
• Prepare monthly recreation reports as required.
• Write and publish a monthly newsletter and calendar of events, gathering feedback from residents.
• Provide training for recreation team and/or volunteers.
• Oversee the maintenance of recreation equipment and report any concerns.
• Develop and implement a volunteer appreciation program.
• Operate in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred.
• Completion of Therapeutic Recreation program.
• Recreation Therapist degree.
• Registered with provincial Therapeutic Recreation association and in good standing.
• Valid provincial class 4 driver's license required.
• Completion of CPR and First Aid is an asset.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors, and operational partners.
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve.

Conditions of Employment

• Clear drivers abstract.
• Clear Police Information Check.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check.