Activities Assistant

You possess an extraordinary gift for connecting with others, and your interpersonal skills allow you to effortlessly build relationships and create an atmosphere that embraces the true essence of community. You understood that fostering a sense of belonging and togetherness is crucial for the residents you serve. You have a proven track record in planning, implementing, and assessing various senior residents’ programs and activities. You know how to design experiences that can captivate and engage residents, carefully observing and assessing their needs along the way. Your dedication to teaching and leading both individuals and groups is unmatched, as you recognize the power of guiding others towards personal growth and meaningful interactions. Your organizational and time management skills allow you to effortlessly establish priorities and organize your workload efficiently, ensuring that every activity and event is executed flawlessly. Your comfort with computers and software comes in handy as you utilize email communication, online resources, and electronic filing and reporting systems to enhance your work efficiency. You also possess a deep understanding of person-centred care, recognizing the importance of tailoring activities to address the social, physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual well-being of each resident. Your genuine passion for improving the lives of those in their care is evident in every interaction, as you like to go above and beyond to create experiences that leave a lasting impact. You have a remarkable ability to establish and maintain relationships with your team members, residents, families, volunteers, and external agencies. Your leadership skills shine through as you guide and teach individuals and groups, empowering others to discover their own potential. You also embrace the opportunity to adapt your hours and days of work to meet the needs of your residents and fulfill their responsibilities. You have at least one year of relevant experience in implementing activity programs for seniors or event planning. You must also possess an unrestricted class 4 driver's license and a clear driver's abstract or be willing to obtain one. In addition, you’ll also have your current certification in first aid and food safe, or a willingness to obtain them. The physical ability to lift 35 pounds is necessary. While not required, holding a diploma in therapeutic recreation is considered an asset.

About The Role

You’ll play a crucial role in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational wellness programs for the assisted living and independent living residents at Hallmark on the Park and Hallmark on the Lake communities. With a focus on meeting individual needs and fostering a sense of community, you’ll work alongside a dynamic and positive team to create engaging and enjoyable experiences for our residents. You’ll support residents in their transition to the community, actively participating in programs and activities, documenting resident needs and interests, and occasionally driving the Baptist Housing bus for off-site activities. You'll coordinate and schedule both internal programs and external outings and prepare an activity calendar that considers residents' activation, life skills, and recreational and social needs. You'll be an ambassador for Baptist Housing by consistently working in alignment with our values. Your role is a permanent full-time position (32–40 hours per week) with some flexibility in hours and days and some required flexibility to work around special events.

About Us

At Baptist Housing, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care and creating enhanced living communities for nearly 2,800 seniors across British Columbia. Our services range from long-term care and assisted living to supportive housing, home support, and adult day programs in Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria. We prioritize the wellness of our residents through a culture of caring, implementing a person-centred approach in all aspects of our work. Our committed team embraces the servant leadership model, fostering collaboration, building strong relationships, and embodying Christ-like values. While we take our mission seriously, we also believe in maintaining a fun and enjoyable work environment. Baptist Housing is affiliated with the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches Pacific.

About Our City

Abbotsford is a vibrant city that harmoniously combines agriculture and culinary experiences, the beauty of nature, and a diverse community. Our Hallmark on the Park and Hallmark on the Lake communities are nestled in an idyllic park and lake setting within Abbotsford.

What You Receive

Your total compensation includes a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and vacation package, RRSP matching, and support for professional development.

How To Apply

Please provide a resume and cover letter to careers.lowermainland@baptisthousing.org with “Activities Assistant” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please explain why you believe you are the right person to work in this role at our Abbotsford community. We welcome your questions about this opportunity at the same email address. If selected, you would consent to a Criminal Record Check (CRC) for working with Vulnerable Adults and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. We will contact only those candidates shortlisted for an interview. We will continue to accept applications until the best candidate is selected. We appreciate your interest in working with Baptist Housing.