About Metta Lifestyles
At Metta Lifestyles, we're more than a growing Canadian company—we're a dynamic group united by a shared vision. Our passion for quality care is deeply woven into the fabric of our first-class retirement communities in Toronto and Ottawa. Each day, we strive to set new standards in senior living, ensuring our residents enjoy a lifestyle brimming with convenience, flexibility, and peace of mind.
Are you ready to be part of our vibrant growth story? We're looking for energetic individuals who share our commitment and drive, eager to contribute to our mission of providing the highest quality of care in an environment that celebrates life. Join us at Metta Lifestyles and be part of the change in senior living.
About the Position
The Lifestyles & Memory Care Coordinator enriches the lives of residents everyday by assisting in the development and coordination of meaningful programs and services to meet their social, physical, intellectual, emotional, vocational and spiritual needs. The successful candidate will play a large role in coordinating the Metta Memory program, in accordance with the Lifestyles Manager, by providing a unique person-centered approach to memory care placing emphasis on relationships, supporting the interactions with residents and their families and establishing strong social connection to develop trust and familiarity.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of programs, ensuring that the social, physical, intellectual, emotional, vocational and spiritual needs of residents are met.
- Works closely with the Lifestyles Manager, Manager of Care and other department managers to execute the Metta Memory program.
- Assists in preparation of communication tools (newsletters, posters, notices, calendars, etc.) designed to provide residents, seniors located in the community and volunteers with information regarding current and future activities and special events.
- Responds to resident or family member concerns in a timely manner and ensures appropriate action is taken within decision-making authority and/or brings to the attention of the General Manager.
- Creates a safe, pleasant, creative and non-threatening recreational environment.
- Utilizes community resources to assist in providing recreation opportunities where appropriate.
- Ensures a high level of resident engagement.
- Assesses resident’s condition throughout the day by observing their grooming, change in habits/routines, change in participation patterns, mood and more.
- Helps plan evening and weekend programs/activities as required.
- Effectively communicates and interacts with residents, family members, visitors and volunteers in a courteous and professional manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years’ of related experience ideally in a retirement, long term care or health care environment.
- Previous experience working with individuals with Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
- Graduate of a post-secondary education program relating to recreation, gerontology, social work or equivalent related experience.
- Dementia care certificate, GPA certificate, or equivalent an asset
- Current First Aid/CPR Certificate an asset.
- Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills (including the ability to interact with residents, family members, community professionals and various health care agencies).
- Ability to creatively plan, organize, and direct the delivery of diverse social services and volunteer programs.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrates an appreciation for and understanding of the background and needs of individual residents.
- Must be available for flexible hours (including weekends and evenings as required).
Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to HR Team at [email protected].
* Application without cover letter will not be considered.
Metta Lifestyles is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.
We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North York, ON M3C 1P6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Your Earliest Start Date?
- Salary Expectation?
Work Location: In person
