Recreation & Volunteer Manager

**Are you interested in joining a team where we create joy in life and aging....by caring, connecting and celebrating?** If so, we are excited to hear from you

**Creekstone Care Centre **is a modern long term care home, purpose-built for seniors and conveniently located right by Second Narrows Bridge on Oxford Street in North Vancouver. Creekstone is family-owned and a sister-site to care homes in Kamloops, Richmond and soon Sechelt.

We are seeking a **Recreation & Volunteer Manager (RM) for a 12 month contract**, to passionately contribute to the delivery of quality of life programs to Residents by focusing on creating joy through connections, engagement and feeling valued. This position works collaboratively with a co-recreation manager to serve the 180 Seniors and embrace the Residents’ physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs, and:

- **Promotes a culture of Person and Family-Centred Care (PFCC)** by seeking a high level of input and engagement in the recreation programs design, implementation and review, through social assessment, Care Conferences and Resident/Family Council.
- Develops, implements and evaluates a wide variety of recreation and ambulation programs for all Residents. Documents behavioral and functional observations.
- Develops individualized therapeutic recreation plans in collaboration with others.
- Monitors Residents' progress, revisits goals, identifies accomplishments and sets/revises time lines to ensure objectives are met.
- Collaborates with Occupational/ Rehabilitation team, other health care professionals, social and recreational agencies/groups in the resolution of Resident program issues.
- Contributes to the organization and delivery of Recreation Therapy services, and participates in designated quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research and education, as required.
- Foster a stimulating home-like environment through caring, connecting and celebrating.
- Oversees the Volunteer Program. Ensures the recruitment, selection, work assignment, direction and recognition of designated Volunteers is carried out in accordance with established policies.
- Promote a safe and healthy workplace by demonstrating team leadership, professionalism, kindness and respect.
- Work well as part of an interdisciplinary team and have a pro-active collaborative approach to problem solving;
- Provide services in a manner that adheres to the professional Code of Ethics and CDBC’s Standards of Practice, respecting Resident Rights and the confidentiality of health information according to guidelines.
- Participate in regular continuing education opportunities.
- Graduation from a recognized diploma/degree program in Recreational Therapy;
- Two years’ recent, related experience in Long Term Care and experience working with individuals with dementia;
- Experience with managing people would be an asset;
- Experience in growing and/or managing a volunteer program including two years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Registered, member in good standing, with the B.C. Therapeutic Recreation Association (BCTRA);
- Intermediate level computer competencies (Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel);
- Familiar with Point Click Care and Activity Pro software an asset;
- Current valid BC Driver’s License;
- CPR & First Aid and Food Safe Certification;
- Maintain professional liability insurance (as contractor);
- GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach) training is an asset.

**At Creekstone Care Centre, you will find people who are just like you as they love to**:

- Work where caring, connecting and celebrating are valued;
- Find joy in teamwork and feel a passion for learning;
- Live life with a flexible, positive outlook that takes being accountable seriously;
- Be part of a small family that is growing and innovative; and
- Help grow a beautiful home that creates joy in life and aging.

**Salary**: $36.00-$39.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Follow all ministry guidelines for long term care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- North Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- What is your interest in working at Creekstone Care Centre?
- How many years of experience do you have as a Manager in Recreation Therapy and Volunteer programming?

Licence/Certification:

- registration with the BC Therapeutic Recreation Association (required)

Work Location: One location