Life, Learning

3 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada Silvera for Seniors Full time

**DO YOU LIKE GIVING BACK TO SOCIETY AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO CALGARIAN SENIORS? **DO YOU WANT A CAREER WITH GOOD BENEFITS? DO YOU WANT TO FEEL VALUED? **IF SO.**

So, come build a career with our committed, high-performing team and make a positive difference in the lives of others.

**Hours of work: Shift times vary and the applicants must be available for all times as shown below. Shifts are any day of the week (Monday to Sunday. inclusive). As a 'Casual' employee you would provide your availability for a minimum of 4 days per week and the work schedules will be given two (2) weeks in advance.**

Shift Days - Monday-Sunday 8:00 AM-4:30PM (8 hours of work per day, Occasional weekends maybe required)

**Find **meaningful work with seniors. **Enjoy **working on a high-performance team while making a difference in the lives of independent seniors. **Choose **to work at one of our many communities across Calgary. **Benefit **from flexible hours, healthcare coverage and a pension plan.

Reporting to the Community Manager, the Life Learning Leisure Facilitator works in accordance with the 6 Dimensions of Wellness model: physical, mental, spiritual, cultural, vocational and social well-being of each resident. This individual thrives on innovation, incorporating promising practices into the implementation and delivery of a diverse range of programs. This individual will provide a combination of program creation and facilitation, as well as coaching and supporting staff, residents, volunteers and external service providers to facilitate programs for residents both onsite and offsite.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Propose, create, facilitate and adapt programs aligned with the dimensions of wellness, promising practices and resident requests;
- Promote opportunities for residents to engage in life, learning and leisure programs, either in groups or independently; proactively interact with residents, individually and in groups, to encourage participation and solicit feedback;
- Engage and coach Silvera employees, residents and volunteers to participate, support and facilitate programs and events;
- Collaborate with external facilitators and service providers to ensure consistency and quality in programs for residents;
- Coordinate physical spaces, program leaders and materials required for programs and events;
- Plan, promote and support experiences both onsite and offsite;
- Orient new residents to scheduled and independent life, learning and leisure opportunities;
- Regularly monitor resident participation and responses during programs and provide observations, analysis and recommendations;
- Gather and share documentation and data regarding program usage, program response, efficacy of facilitators and program volunteers; provide statistical and narrative data to inform program design and delivery as required, minimum monthly;
- Facilitate monthly resident meeting specific to learning and leisure programs, events and initiatives; gather, share and respond to resident feedback;
- Represent Silvera's Life-Learning-Leisure approach and philosophy both internally and externally;
- Ensures equipment and supplies are clean, maintained and stored in a safe, and efficient manner.

**Qualifications**:

- Demonstrates passion for and experience working with older adults;
- Post-secondary education or training in recreation/leisure/gerontology is preferred; a combination of experience and education may be considered; (Preferably 1-3 years of experience)
- Experience in designing, adapting and delivering programs;
- Demonstrates creativity, innovation, enthusiasm and a positive, team-oriented attitude;
- Willingness to grow, learn, challenge and be challenged within a learning environment;
- Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing conditions is essential;
- Previous experience in coaching, coordinating and supporting volunteers is an asset.
- Strong customer service orientation with demonstrated oral, written and presentation skills;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically with Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook;
- Must have WHMIS, Food Safety and Pro-serve, or willingness to obtain.

**Working Conditions**:

- Must have valid drivers' license and access to a reliable vehicle, as occasional travel is required;
- Work within different environments, both within a primary location as well as alternate locations;
- Be flexible and able to respond to a variety of changing duties and work routines, on occasion work under somewhat stressful situations.

**What we offer**:

- Competitive wage and benefits
- Training provided
- Personally rewarding work as a part of a great team
- Career advancement opportunities

Silvera is a leading advocate and caring provider of homes and services for older Calgarians for over 60 years. We offer non-profit services to more than 1,659 residents.

Silvera employees create positive impact every day. Together, we serve people who make their home with us, includin



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