Wellness Consultant, Casual/On-Call

PARC Retirement Living • Kelowna • 3h ago

Casual/On-Call (10-12 hrs)

Would you like to make an impact on the well-being of our residents? Are you passionate about supporting and maintaining an independent lifestyle for older adults?

PARC Retirement Living is an award-winning developer and operator of independent senior-living communities. We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Wellness Consultant to provide health and wellness services to our residents at our Cristalina PARC team in Kelowna.

Combine your health and wellbeing background experience with your passion for seniors in this rewarding opportunity.

Welcome to Cristalina PARC PARC communities are inspiring spaces, where our residents come, not just to live – but to live comfortably, and engage with a vibrant community of like-minded people.

In the heart of the vibrant Pandosy Village, Cristalina – PARC’s newest community – is in full bloom. Just one block from Lake Okanagan, the residence has 133 gorgeously appointed suites. This modern, sustainably designed nine-storey building is purpose-made for independent living, with vitality and social connection built right in. Residents can enjoy fine dining, lounge area, fitness activities, arts, culture, and gardening – or just sit back and take in beautiful views of the lake with a glass of fine wine.

PARC Retirement Living is everything that makes life the best it can be for seniors! Our PARC Active Living™ program is key to keeping our residents healthy, vibrant, and self-reliant. It’s easy, fun, inspiring, and soulful – enriching the body and the mind through four pillars of wellness: physical fitness, social pursuits, emotional health, and nutritious meals.

As a Wellness Consultant, you’re a key member of our Active Living team and you support residents to maintain an independent lifestyle that values safety and quality of life.

You’re also responsible for:

Leading and participating in the team approach to support residents and their family.
Serving as liaison to families in all matters regarding residents’ health and wellbeing.
Providing pre-move in screening for prospects.
Promoting health and wellness in our community by offering clinics, classes, and other educational resources.
Liaising with health authorities, families, and residents during move out process of residents.
Working very closely with the General Manager and Resident Services Manager, supporting timely communication and resolution of resident issues.
Working as a partner with the sales team to provide health and wellness expertise during the sales process.
Educating and informing residents and families regarding available support systems and community resources; providing information about external resources – public and private – and assisting in developing transition care plans.
Organizing, facilitating, and providing immunization programs as needed.
Assisting with move-ins and move-outs, and ensuring new residents feel welcome and comfortable.

The perks of joining PARC

Meaningful work. How many hospitality jobs can say that? At PARC, you’ll be making a positive difference in seniors’ lives, each and every day.
Refreshments while you work. PARC’s chef-prepared cuisine rivals the best in BC, and we offer subsidized daily meals and beverages to employees.
A supportive, diverse team and training opportunities. We believe in giving our people opportunities to advance wherever we can.
High-value benefits. We offer Extended Health, Vision, Dental, Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), to help protect your health, family and way of life. Plus: birthdays off with pay, parental top-ups and much more!

It takes a special kind of person to work here – does this sound like you?

You have a Health Care degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar work environment.
You have direct experience working with seniors. Home-care, wellness, and holistic-health education or experience would be assets, too.
You have in-depth knowledge of the aging process and related physiology and psychology and risk factors.
You’re a problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-facing work environment.
You’re an effective communicator who is capable of fostering strong interpersonal relationships with residents, their families, and employees.
You’re committed to continuous learning and development and fostering the growth of your people.
You’re a customer service star, who can make our residents, prospects, and families feel right at home.
You have a valid class 5 driver’s licence.

At PARC Retirement Living we require a Criminal Record Check, and a TB test within the first month of employment.