Job Description

Let us welcome you home to The Hamlets in Kamloops, 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. \xe2\x80\x9cLet us welcome you home.\xe2\x80\x9d 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\xe2\x80\x99 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

Registered with provincial Therapeutic Recreation association and in good standing

Valid provincial class 4 driver\'s license required or willingness to obtain

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 Vulnerable Sector Check

COVID-19 vaccination proof. This requirement may be waived if you have received an exemption through the provincial government.

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