Job Summary
At Crossmount Village, the aging-in-place philosophy is more than an idea. It is a way of life. We provide a safe community, promote health and well-being in a holistic environment, and utilize our on-site health services and community programs to to allow residents to continue living independently. We are currently seeking an energetic, vibrant, and creative individual to fill a key position in our wellness division to promote an optimal health environment of respect, dignity, pleasure and community.
What you will do
· Bringing your passion for holistic well being, you will provide services and programming that focus on improving independence as well as overall quality of life with an emphasis on fitness & lifestyle, social engagement, personal enrichment and community integration
· Develop and manage the program budget, including allocation of funds for supplies, equipment and special events
· Monitor, evaluate and adapt the effectiveness of programs through resident feedback, observation and outcome measures
· Stay abreast of trends and best practices in health and wellness programming and incorporate new ideas as appropriate
· Seek external funding and community partnerships to supplement the program budget and enhance program offering
What you need to be successful
- A genuine passion for promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for residents, along with the ability to inspire and motivate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with residents, families, and team, as well as to build partnerships with external organizations
- Ability to take initiative, work well with little supervision and solve problem independently.
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in recreation/active living with mature adults and seniors in a related setting;
- Post-secondary education in the field of recreation/active living, leisure studies, gerontology, social services, kinesiology, health promotion, health sciences or a related field;
- Certifications or training in gerontology, senior's fitness, Dementia/Alzheimer's, wellness interventions, SmartServe, Food Handling and volunteer management are considered an asset;
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. All candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
