Lifestyle and Wellness Manager

The Wexford, in Tsawwassen, is part of the Bria Communities family, a private, locally-owned group of retirement living residences in Langley and Tsawwassen. We offer two supportive options where seniors enjoy lives enriched with purpose, friendship and happiness—independent living and long-term BriaCare Centres. Our mission is to work together to create safe and vibrant communities where choices are valued and seniors live active and purposeful lives.

Role Summary

Reporting to the General Manager, this position is responsible for the development, planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of activity programs, for both the independent living and in collaboration with the Lifestyle & Wellness Coordinator for care areas, if applicable.

Must meet the physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, environmental, vocational and cultural needs, as well as the personal interests of residents of Bria Communities.

Key Responsibilities

• To develop and implement a variety of programs, events and opportunities that will meet the social, emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual, environmental and vocational needs which enrich the lives of residents.
• Understands the 7 Dimensions of wellness, the Principles of Active Aging and embraces the BriaLifeTM programs in conjunction with other Managers and team members.
• Adheres to the Bria Way which conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice and individuality of residents
• Conducts themselves in accordance with, and promotes a shared understanding of, the organization's vision, missions and values
• Implements, manages and evaluates departmental and organizational wide goals. Establishes objectives, policies and procedures, ensuring that the required standards are met.
• Maintains a current knowledge of health and safety standards and ensures departmental compliance.
• Hires, schedules, supervises, performance manages and evaluates all Lifestyle and Wellness team members and in collaboration with Care Centre Lifestyle & Wellness Coordinators (if applicable).
• Provides ongoing direction, coaching, feedback and evaluation to Lifestyle and Wellness team members, including the Lifestyle & Wellness Coordinator(s) and Lifestyle Assistant(s)
• For Communities with Care Centres, and working in collaboration with the Lifestyle and Wellness Coordinator, ensures compliance with the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and Adult Care Regulations.
• Utilizes the approved documentation and reporting system(s) for maintaining accurate records and effective communication systems for the department. This includes resident attendance records, promotional materials, calendars etc.
• Manages the bus and van inspections and records and schedules and arranges for regular maintenance. Ensures Lifestyle & Wellness team members have annual bus safety evaluations and maintains safety records.
• Responsible for the fiscal management of the department, including bar money, and transaction record keeping. Oversees the department budget(s) to ensure that costs are maintained within budgetary guidelines
• Develops relationships with external stakeholders, including community agencies and entertainers
• Ensures that Residents' rights of privacy and confidentiality are maintained,
• Attends approved conferences and seminars to promote continual learning and maintain professional development skills and knowledge. Attends in-house leadership meetings as required
• Incorporates learning into site practice, including sharing knowledge and educating other team members as necessary
• Interviews potential volunteers, and oversees all aspects of the Volunteer Programs.
• Provides orientation for Lifestyle assistants for the independent programs and in collaboration with the Lifestyle and Wellness Coordinator for care programs
• Relieves Lifestyle & Wellness team members for programs in care or independent activities when required
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Degree or diploma from a recognized therapeutic recreation and leisure program, 5 years' recent related experience in a senior living community, including physical activity (exercise) for seniors, and 3 years' supervisory experience; or, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Active member of the BC Therapeutic Recreation Association is desired.
• Current, valid class 4 and class 5 driver's license
• Current First Aid, CPR and Serving it Right. Food Safe certification is an asset.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with all team members and residents.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, creativity and highly motivated
• Ability to effectively and efficiently execute responsibilities in a caring and supportive manner
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize the department operations, supervise and evaluate the effectiveness of the department
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relations by displaying tact, courtesy and patience with others
• Computer literate, with a working knowledge of Yardi, Welbi, Google Workspace
• Ability to maintain financial records and demonstrated basic accounting skills
• Physically and mentally able to carry out the assigned duties in the working environment.

Perks

• Competitive Extended Medical & Dental Benefits (excluded if posting for casual)
• Team Building Events throughout the year
• Bria Summer Family BBQ & Bria Holiday Party
• Club 16 / She's Fit Gym Corporate Discount Rate
• PNE / Playland Company Discount Code
• Sun Run & BMO Marathon Company sponsored
• Perkopolis
• Free Onsite annual Flu-Shot

Bria Communities Gives Back

Our mission is to work together to create safe and vibrant communities where choices are valued, and seniors live active and purposeful lives. This mission also applies to our work in the larger community, where we seek to encourage, educate and enhance the lives of seniors who call Metro Vancouver home.

If you love interacting with and getting to know seniors, have exemplary customer service skills and really want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how your education and experience has prepared you for this position.

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