Job Description

DO YOU LIKE GIVING BACK TO SOCIETY AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO CALGARIAN SENIORS? DO YOU WANT A CAREER WITH GOOD BENEFITS? DO YOU WANT TO FEEL VALUED? IF SO\xe2\x80\xa6.

We currently have a Life Learning Leisure (LLL) position, full time permanent opportunity at Silvera for Seniors. This position will be based at our Aspen Commons Community in the Bridgeland Area of Calgary.

What is so exciting about this position is that the successful candidate will make a huge impact to our seniors along with enriching their lives through social activity. With this opportunity, one gets to know and support the many residents along with building many internal relationships with your colleagues across the communities.

So, come build a career with our committed, high-performing team and make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Shift Days - Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30PM (Occasional weekends maybe required)

Find meaningful work with seniors. Enjoy working on a high-performance team while making a difference in the lives of independent seniors. Choose to work at one of our many communities across Calgary. Benefit from flexible hours, healthcare coverage and a pension plan.

Reporting to the Community Manager, the Life Learning Leisure Facilitator works in accordance with the 6 Dimensions of Wellness model: physical, mental, spiritual, cultural, vocational and social well-being of each resident. This individual thrives on innovation, incorporating promising practices into the implementation and delivery of a diverse range of programs. This individual will provide a combination of program creation and facilitation, as well as coaching and supporting staff, residents, volunteers and external service providers to facilitate programs for residents both onsite and offsite.

Key responsibilities include:

• Propose, create, facilitate and adapt programs aligned with the dimensions of wellness, promising practices and resident requests;
• Promote opportunities for residents to engage in life, learning and leisure programs, either in groups or independently; proactively interact with residents, individually and in groups, to encourage participation and solicit feedback;
• Engage and coach Silvera employees, residents and volunteers to participate, support and facilitate programs and events;
• Collaborate with external facilitators and service providers to ensure consistency and quality in programs for residents;
• Coordinate physical spaces, program leaders and materials required for programs and events;
• Plan, promote and support experiences both onsite and offsite;
• Orient new residents to scheduled and independent life, learning and leisure opportunities;
• Regularly monitor resident participation and responses during programs and provide observations, analysis and recommendations;
• Gather and share documentation and data regarding program usage, program response, efficacy of facilitators and program volunteers; provide statistical and narrative data to inform program design and delivery as required, minimum monthly;
• Facilitate monthly resident meeting specific to learning and leisure programs, events and initiatives; gather, share and respond to resident feedback;
• Represent Silvera\'s Life-Learning-Leisure approach and philosophy both internally and externally;
• Ensures equipment and supplies are clean, maintained and stored in a safe, and efficient manner.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates passion for and experience working with older adults;
• Post-secondary education or training in recreation/leisure/gerontology is preferred; a combination of experience and education may be considered; (Preferably 1-3 years of experience)
• Experience in designing, adapting and delivering programs;
• Demonstrates creativity, innovation, enthusiasm and a positive, team-oriented attitude;
• Willingness to grow, learn, challenge and be challenged within a learning environment;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing conditions is essential;
• Previous experience in coaching, coordinating and supporting volunteers is an asset.
• Strong customer service orientation with demonstrated oral, written and presentation skills;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically with Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook;
• Must have WHMIS, Food Safety and Pro-serve, or willingness to obtain.

Working Conditions:

• Must have valid drivers\' license and access to a reliable vehicle, as occasional travel is required;
• Work within different environments, both within a primary location as well as alternate locations;
• Be flexible and able to respond to a variety of changing duties and work routines, on occasion work under somewhat stressful situations.

What we offer:

• Competitive wage and benefits
• Training provided
• Personally rewarding work as a part of a great team
• Career advancement opportunities

Silvera is a leading advocate and caring provider of homes and services for older Calgarians. We offer non-profit service to more than 1,450 residents and have continued to do so proudly for over 60 years.

Silvera employees create positive impact every day. Together, we serve people who make their home with us, including in our supportive living communities, which provide meals, housekeeping and Active Aging programs. Silvera provides a respectful, inclusive, diverse workplace. Our employees work hard to make our communities the safe, comfortable places residents call home. We offer employment opportunities in dining, housekeeping, maintenance and administration. We reward staff through training, recognition and opportunities for growth. We offer flexible full-time, part-time and casual hours, and lieu time.. Our communities are located in all quadrants of Calgary and our head office is located on Macleod Trail near Chinook Centre.

Come build a career with our committed, high-performing team and make a positive difference in the lives of others.

• Our singular purpose: Live your best life.
• We value accountability, honesty, relationships and innovation.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to the current high volume of applications, we will not be accepting phone calls about individual applications.

All pre-screen questions must be answered completed for an application to be processed.

In accordance with the Alberta Accommodation Standards, all successful candidates are required to complete a criminal record check prior to commencing employment and all offers made are contingent upon a successful criminal record check.

For further information on us, please visit our website:

Silvera for Seniors