Check out our JAM for this week – it’s “jam packed” with jobs, workshops and FREE training opportunities you won’t want to miss! Click here for your July 2nd JAM update.

Tell us about your business/organization and what makes you stand out as an employer?

Stanford Seniors Village is an Assisted Living and Complex Care facility that is owned and operated by Retirement Concepts.  At Stanford Seniors Village, our staff prides itself on offering residents a variety of services in a safe, supportive, 24/7 nursing care community with a full offering of amenities, including a fitness center, movie theatre, hair salon, gardens and courtyards, family gathering space, wellness services and more. Meals and snacks are prepared on-site and curated by a dietician to meet any special dietary requirements of our residents.

Retirement Concepts offers a unique and appealing opportunity to work for a dynamic, forward-thinking employer that provides a wide range of career options. Whether you are stationed at one of our 23 seniors’ residences or our corporate offices in the Lower Mainland, you can expect a workplace that is lively, respectful, and full of growth opportunities. Competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits are just some of the benefits that apply, regardless of your role. We are currently hiring for both permanent and casual positions in various areas such as frontline caregiving, clinical support, facility management, sales, marketing, finance, and administration.

How many employees do you have?

We have about 300 employees in total at Stanford Seniors Village.  This means that over a 24 hour period, approximately 100 employees report to work to provide our residents with quality care.

What do you look for in a new employee?

The key qualities needed for working in our community are compassion, empathy, effective communication, patience, and a willingness to learn. These qualities are essential for providing quality care and maintaining ethical standards in the field.

What advice would you give someone who wants to work for your organization?

We encourage candidates to highlight their relevant experience, skills, and enthusiasm for the industry, as well as a strong commitment to their work.

Do you anticipate hiring in the next 6 months? If so, for what types of positions?

We are currently looking for RNs, LPNs, and HCAs and are always interested to receive applications from those interested to work as a Casual Cook or an Activity Aide.

What is the best way for someone to apply if they are interested in working for your organization?

Visit our Career Center at https://www.retirementconcepts.com/careers/  for available positions. If you have any issues with submitting your resume, please email our Recruitment Team directly at recruitment@retirementconcepts.com.

 

Refining your social emotional skills can improve resilience and foster positive relationships.

Social emotional skills (SES) include attributes in five core areas: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. These skills can be adapted into various industries and relate to emotional intelligence.

SES can be helpful not just in the workplace but within family relationships, and within school & educational settings.

The key components include:

1. Self-awareness – can be defined as having insight into our own thoughts and behaviors.
2. Self-Management – can include managing emotions, and having the ability to prioritize.
3. Social awareness – is having an understanding and awareness to empathize with others including those from other backgrounds & cultures.
4. Relationship skills – interacting with others in a respectful way, building trust, and creating rapport.
5. Responsible decision making – making well-thought out ethical decisions.

Any work environment can be stressful, at times there can be conflict or challenging decisions to be made. However, one of the core concepts of improving your own SES is that it can lead to better job satisfaction through open communication, understanding, and the ability to be resilient.

If you are looking to learn more about SES, a free 1 hour online course is offered by CASL on Social Emotional Learning. Click here to learn more.

Free opportunities for training, workshops, tons of job postings and so much more in this week’s JAM! Click here to learn more.