Recreation Program Coordinator - Weinberg Residence

Louis Brier Home and Hospital is a Canadian nonprofit employer and a BC Top Employer for 2025. 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 (40 assisted living suites and 20 multi-level care rooms). Our mission is to provide compassionate and person-centered 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 (Caring, Health, Safety and Wellness, Accountability, Integrity), underpin our culture. ARE YOU READY for the #LouisBrierLIFE?

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to the Manager, Weinberg Residence, the Program Coordinator develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates residents’ cultural and recreation programs and activities, including wellness programs, creative arts, entertainment, cultural events, cognitive programs and other leisure programs. Identifies and develops goals and objectives of the programs and regularly communicates ongoing activities with the interdisciplinary team.
• Creates and develops Weinberg’s Assisted Living and Multi-Level Care monthly calendars of events, activities and programs.
• Develops Weinberg monthly newsletter relating to calendars, events, activities and programs.
• Develops and leads programs and supports residents around the celebration of the Sabbath and Jewish holidays; coordinates and facilitates Jewish community visits from synagogues, service leaders, external agencies / organizations. Ensures that planned Jewish activities recognize residents’ needs and wishes to express their heritage.
• Ensures safety of residents during all programs and activities; reports any adverse events or near misses to the manager immediately.
• Provides leadership and oversees organized / formal resident discussion groups, lectures and meetings; provides assistants to contractors with setup and equipment needs to ensure successful delivery of programs. Completes and circulates meeting minutes and agendas as needed.
• Identifies the need for volunteers to support programs and communicates with them as needed; provides support to volunteers during programs.
• Meets regularly with the Manager, Weinberg Residence to review program development and receive support and direction as needed.
• Meets and collaborates with other recreational team members from Louis Brier to share ideas and knowledge as it relates to activities and programs.
• Liaises with external agencies / organizations for program resources as required.
• Monitors program expenditures and provides input to the program budget; oversees inventory of equipment, materials and tools and recommends purchases as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a recognized recreation program, plus a minimum one year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a long-term care setting. Understanding of aging / gerontology-based programming is an asset.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

JOB TYPE : Regular Full-time

Location : Weinberg Residence

Hours of Work :

Salary : Grid 27, $31.89 hourly

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