Recreation Coordinator
Inglewood Care Centre- a Baptist Housing Community in West Vancouver, is looking for a Recreation Coordinator to join our Team and serve our Residents.
The Inglewood Care Centre is our newest community with an exciting new plan for redevelopment and expansion. Come be a part of a newly designed recreation therapy program that will use the latest innovations to engage and connect with Residents in new and creative ways. Help unlock memories with the music and memory program! Collaborate with a dynamic Team that strives to inspire with our wellness model of care that takes a holistic approach to one’s personhood.
Reporting to the Director of Care, the Recreation Coordinator provides assessments, interventions and Recreation Therapy Standards of Practice related to specific Residents which are designed to meet their individual needs and abilities in order to maintain and improve their level of social and leisure function. The Recreation Coordinator organizes recreation programs for the Long-Term Care Residents by providing leadership and direction to assigned Team Members and volunteers.
The Recreation Coordinator will work and think differently to create a safe and empowering environment that will support and respect the autonomy, independence, dignity and privacy of the campus Residents, family members, volunteers and Team Members. The Recreation Coordinator values learning, embraces innovative changes and promotes safety and wellness using a person-centered approach.
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
Education and Experience
- Recreation Therapist diploma / degree
- Eligibility for membership in the British Columbia Therapeutic Recreation Association
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a Recreation Therapy role
Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge of Therapeutic Recreation and ability to consult and support other disciplines and service providers to ensure the integrated
- Must be in good health, physically and mentally able to carry out the assigned duties in the working environment
- Well-developed organization skills
- Manages time, workload and conflicting priorities effectively and efficiently
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with Team Members, Residents, family members, etc.
- Able to work effectively, both independently with a high level of autonomy and in collaboration with a team
- Able to exercise professional judgment, diplomacy and tact when managing daily issues
- Able to resolve conflict and preserve relationships in alignment with our values
- Able to think critically to solve problems effectively
- Interest / love for Seniors
* Consent for a Criminal Record Check (CRC) for working with Vulnerable Adults
This is a full-time position. Compensation includes a comprehensive benefit package. If you are interested in this opportunity please email your resume and cover letter to hrteam@baptisthousing.org describing how you are a fit.
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 2700 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.