Resident Engagement Manager

1 week ago


Kingston, Canada Sienna Senior Living Full time

Resident Engagement Manager - Aspira Waterford Kingston Retirement Living

At Sienna Senior Living, our commitment to enhancing the daily lives of our residents extends far beyond clinical care. Integral to this mission are our dedicated leaders and their teams who oversee vital functions such as culinary services, housekeeping, recreation, and maintenance. These roles are not just jobs; they embody the heart and soul of our purpose-drive culture, one that is centered on cultivating happiness in daily life

What We Offer:
We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. We offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

- A competitive salary and vacation package
- Health & Dental benefits program
- RRSP with employer match
- Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
- Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
- Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
- A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What You Will be Doing:

- Enhance resident well-being, autonomy, and participation in community life
- Evaluate and enhance programs designed to increase resident involvement
- Ensure personal professional development and compliance with mandatory training and certifications for both oneself and the team
- Lead and improve the welcome program for new residents, facilitating their integration and sense of belonging within the community
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with local entities, vendors, and contractors to support and enrich resident engagement and wellness
- Record and document discussions during town hall and resident council meetings
- Create and distribute the monthly schedule of community events and a newsletter for residents and their families
- Develop and implement programs in line with guidelines and brand standards
- Grow and oversee a dynamic volunteer program for in-person and remote volunteers, including student internships

Who You Are:

- Possess a degree or diploma in a field related to aging and wellness, such as Gerontology, Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Therapeutic Recreation, Leisure Studies, Health Promotion, or Health Sciences
- Bring at least one year of experience in developing programs for seniors, whether in independent living, assisted living, or community center environments
- Have a minimum of one year in a management or supervisory role
- Certified, or willing to become certified within the first 60 days of employment, to teach group land fitness and aquatic fitness classes for seniors, as recognized by the organization
- Hold a valid driver's license, with the readiness to obtain a special class license within six months of employment if required, complemented by a clean driving record
- Currently certified in CPR and First Aid
- Certificate in Smart Serve/Serving It Right (or willingness and ability to obtain)
- Proficiency in Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as virtual technologies such as Zoom/Teams etc.
- Additional certifications (i.e. specialized fitness, dementia training etc.) considered a valuable asset

What you need to know:

- You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check applicable to the appropriate province



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