Senior Living Recreation & Wellness Manager

Optima Living; Surrey; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Living seeks a Recreation Manager to lead the recreation team, plan diverse programs for resident wellness, and ensure inclusive, engaging activities. The role emphasizes safe operations, quality care, and collaboration with the care team and families.

You will oversee planning, budget elements, and community engagement, coordinating events while upholding person-centered care and cultural sensitivity within a multi-service environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation & Leisure Studies, Gerontology, Health Sciences program.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, support, guidance and mentorship to the recreation team.
• Oversees the implementation of recreation programming across seven dimensions of wellness.
• Maintains resident profiles and attendance records; uses Welbi platform to adjust programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Crisis intervention

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Therapeutic Recreation / Recreation & Leisure Studies / Gerontology / Health Sciences program

Job description

Optima Living seeks a Recreation Manager to lead the recreation team, plan diverse programs for resident wellness, and ensure inclusive, engaging activities. The role emphasizes safe operations, quality care, and collaboration with the care team and families.

You will oversee planning, budget elements, and community engagement, coordinating events while upholding person-centered care and cultural sensitivity within a multi-service environment.