Jewish Values and Traditions Program Coordinator

WHO ARE WE

Located in the Oakridge area of Vancouver, B.C., Louis Brier Home and Hospital is a 215-bed accredited long-term care facility situated next to the Weinberg Residence, which is home to 40 Assisted Living and 20 Multilevel Care residents.

Our Mission at Louis Brier Home and Hospital and Weinberg Residence (LBHH & WR) is to provide compassionate and person-centred care prioritizing quality, safety and innovation, guided by Jewish traditions and values.

Our Vision is to be recognized as a centre of excellence and leaders in healthcare.

Our Values – “CHAI” Hebrew word for LIFE.

Caring

We ‘Show It.’

Health, Safety and Wellness

We ‘Do It Right.’

Accountability

We ‘Own It.’

Integrity

We ‘Do What’s Right.’

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Jewish Values and Traditions Program Coordinator develops, coordinates, and implements programs, Resident / Staff education, events, and holiday celebrations that promote Jewish heritage, culture, and values, meeting the needs of the Jewish community at Louis Brier Home and Hospital. Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisors and the Allied Health Manager, the Coordinator liaises and collaborates with Jewish organizations, associations, service leaders, and community members to provide culturally rich programming and education opportunities both on and off-site for residents.

The Coordinator ensures successful program / education delivery by planning activities, preparing materials, setting up spaces, portering residents, and following outlined schedules. This role involves actively engaging participants, encouraging involvement, and adapting activities to meet diverse needs through a Jewish lens. The Coordinator also documents participant engagement and provides feedback to supervisors to support ongoing program improvement and effectiveness.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordination and Program Delivery :

• Coordinating and collaborating with Jewish community members, organizations, associations, synagogues and service leaders to implement Jewish programs / outings / education / services / holidays / events.

Coordinating the completion of tasks prior to Jewish holidays and events.

Jewish Values and Traditions Education Delivery :

Engage and Support Participants :

Monitor and Report :

Maintain Environment and Supplies :

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Work Schedule :

Tuesday to Saturday line. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (9 : 00-5 : 00), Saturday (8 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 00 p.m.).

Grid 27 - $31.89 / hourly