Activity Manager-(Full-Time-Temporary)

Baptist Housing is looking for a Temporary (Maternity Leave) Activities Manager to join our team in Vancouver.  The Activities Manager plans, implements, and evaluates recreational therapeutic wellness programs for the Independent and Assisted Living Residents on the Vancouver Campus.  The Manager coordinates the wellness activities for each group of residents in a collaborative process with the Assisted Living Coordinator, Chaplains, and Activity Assistants to ensure activities are developed to meet individual needs, promote community and optimize the holistic wellness of all Residents. Our Activities team is FUN, positive, outgoing and collaborative, modelling our values as they build relationships in our community.

Responsibilities include assessing each Resident on admission and ongoing to determine needs, developing and maintaining program plans and monthly calendars of activities, implementing functional interventions, providing education, developing newsletters and other posters and communications.  Other responsibilities include setting goals and planning and maintaining a budget for the department; documenting plans and activities and providing various reports; leading, supporting, and supervising the Activities Team; works with our volunteer coordinator coordinating a Team of volunteers; networking with and resourcing from the community; and driving the Baptist Housing bus when transporting Residents to external activities.

The Activities Manager has exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to develop relationships, and creates an environment that fosters community.  Proven skills in planning, implementing and assessing programs; observing and assessing Residents; teaching and leading individuals and groups; supervising and managing a team are all required.  You must have well developed organization and time management skills necessary to establish priorities and organize workload.

Our Activities Manager must have completed a recognized diploma or degree program in Recreational Therapy or be willing to take additional courses relating to Recreational Therapy and have a minimum of two years related experience implementing activity programs for seniors. You must have a valid unrestricted Class 4 drivers’ license and a clear driver abstract, or be willing to obtain this.

As an ambassador of Baptist Housing, you have a heart to serve others. The Baptist Housing Team is highly service-oriented and you should enjoy working in an atmosphere that encourages Teamwork and FUN.  You should be passionate about serving our amazing Residents.

Baptist Housing Values

As Servant Leaders, we focus on serving others in humility and grace, demonstrating the character and values of:

• Compassion: Showing care, love, and sensitivity in consideration of the unique needs of fellow Team Members, Residents, families, and others.
• Honesty: Exemplifying fairness, integrity and ethical behaviour.
• Respect: Treating people with dignity at all times to elevate personhood and person-directed wellness.
• Innovation: Exercising ingenuity in all endeavors and exemplifying creative courage.
• Stewardship: Recognizing God’s ownership by using resources wisely to preserve the future viability and longevity of our mission.
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively to achieve our mission in a culture of safety, continuous learning and work-life balance.
• Fun: Reminding us that we must take our work seriously, but not ourselves.

Qualifications

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; verbally and written.

• Must enjoy working with seniors.
• Recognized diploma or degree in Recreational Therapy or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in implementing activity programs for seniors.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Good organizational skills.
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Experienced driver with a minimum unrestricted class 4 license with a clean drivers’ abstract.
  *Consent for a Criminal Record Check (CRC) for working with Vulnerable Adults

This is a full-time temporary position and requires some flexibility to include evening and weekend work.

-If you are interested in this opportunity please email your resume and details to hrteam@baptisthousing.org  by August 15, 2020.

For further information contact, Dean Neibel, HR Manager at 604-940-1960 (ext. 115)

Thank you for your interest in working with Baptist Housing.  We are eager to build our team with people who share our mission and vision.  Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  If you are not contacted, we encourage you to apply for our future openings for which you qualify.  We wish you every success in your search for meaningful employment!

Baptist Housing provides Residential Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Affordable Rental, and Adult Day Programs to over 2800 seniors in British Columbia. Our communities are located in Greater Vancouver, Victoria, and the Interior. Baptist Housing is affiliated with the Fellowship of Evangelical Baptist Churches Pacific, yet our communities welcome people of all faith traditions. We believe our Christian heritage and faith helps us compassionately meet the needs of those living in our communities.

Expires: August 15, 2020