Activities Coordinator

**The Opportunity**

Baptist Housing. It’s your career At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of the Baptist Housing team, you can achieve your career goals while working in a collaborative environment where your support is prioritized.

**About You**

You embody a vibrant and compassionate personality, deeply committed to enhancing the lives of our residents. With exceptional interpersonal skills, you effortlessly build and nurture professional relationships with team members, residents, and visitors, fostering an inclusive and engaging community. Your effective communication, both written and verbal, ensures clear and meaningful interactions. You thrive in autonomy yet collaborate seamlessly within our team, demonstrating the ability to recruit, coordinate, and motivate a team of volunteers. As a skilled leader and educator, you inspire individuals and groups alike. Your conflict resolution skills align seamlessly with our values, preserving relationships while addressing challenges. With a proven track record, you excel in planning, implementing, and assessing the effectiveness of activities and programs, catering to the unique needs of our residents. Your expertise extends to the observation and assessment of residents, ensuring their holistic well-being. Diligent in documentation and reporting, you maintain thorough records to drive continuous improvement. As a critical thinker and adept problem solver, you navigate complex situations with ease

**Must Haves**
- Two years of recent related experience coordinating recreation programs for seniors
- Current certification in Emergency First Aid OFA level 1
- Valid Class 4 (unrestricted) drivers license with clear drivers abstract
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Having an activity aid certificate and/or diploma is considered an asset

**About the Role**
- Develop, implement, and assess therapeutic wellness programs for independent and assisted living residents, aligning with the Baptist Housing wellness model.
- Collaborate with assisted living manager, chaplains, and activity assistants to create customized activities
- Tailor programs to meet unique resident needs, foster community, and enhance holistic wellness
- Reviews, assesses and adjusts activity plans regularly based on observation, Team Member input and attendance.
- Coordinate and schedule internal programs and external outings
- Prepare activity calendar considering activation, life skills, recreation, and social needs
- Cultivate strong relationships with residents of the Oak Bay community and fellow team members.
- Ensures department coverage and program delivery through effective scheduling and workload distribution.
- Liaises with external agencies, recruiting resources for programs and events to meet Residents needs.
- Uphold Baptist Housing values as an ambassador for the organization.
- Report directly to the administrator

**About Us**

Baptist Housing provides enhanced living communities and exceptional care to almost 2700 seniors in British Columbia. We provide long term care, assisted living, supportive housing, home support, and adult day programs in our communities in Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria. We serve through a culture of caring where we put the wellness of our residents first. We live out a servant leadership model that collaborates in teams and builds strong relationships while exemplifying Christ-like values. We put the wellness of our residents first, in a person-centred approach. We're a committed group of people who bring their whole selves to work, and we're also FUN We take what we do seriously, but not ourselves. We're affiliated with the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches Pacific.

**Compensation and Benefits**

A competitive salary range between $28.00 - $30.00 per hour. Your comprehensive benefits include employer-paid extended health and dental coverage, along with a generous four weeks of vacation. Additionally, we provide RRSP matching contributions and support for your ongoing professional development.

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Our Promise

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. Joining Baptist Housing means becoming a part of a committed and compassionate team that strives to create a warm and relational community where you can confidently bring your whole self to work, knowing that your contributions are valued and recognized. Our people and our values are what set us apart, and together we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

**Why Work at Baptist Housing?**
- Meaningful Service: Your work matters You can make a real impact on the lives of our residents. Your rol