Recreation specialist Jobs in Kelowna, BC

L et us welcome you home to White Heather Manor in Kelowna, BC Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.  Our Vision : For every person to feel at home.  This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors.  As the Recreation Manager, you are responsible for providing recreation activities to promote physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs of our residents.  Responsibilities  Engage residents through conversation to identify recreation wants, needs, and abilities  Assessment and research in order to develop recreation plan  Implement and coordinate programs, including transportation  Monitor and support recreation team and / or volunteers in delivery of programs   Measure and evaluate success of program, redesign as needed  Recruit, orientate, schedule and monitor volunteers  Coordinate church services, entertainment, and special events  Purchase recreation supplies as needed within the recreation budget  Coordinate transportation schedule and drivers’ schedule for offsite activities, use company vehicle for transportation as needed  Coordinate a yearly schedule of special events, lead decorating for special events  Prepare monthly recreation reports as required  Write and publish monthly newsletter and calendar of events, gathering feedback from residents  Provide training for recreation team and / or volunteers  Oversee the maintenance of recreation equipment and report any concerns  Develop and implement volunteer appreciation program  Operate in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act  Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements  Qualifications and Experience  Experience in a residential care setting is preferred  Completion of Therapeutic Recreation program Recreation Therapist degree  Registered with provincial Therapeutic Recreation association and in good standing  Valid provincial class 4 driver's license required  Completion of CPR and First Aid is an asset  Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners  Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle multi-resident requests  Superior oral and written communication skills  Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve  Conditions of Employment  Clear drivers abstract  Clear Police Information Check  Clear Vulnerable Sector Check    Powered by JazzHR