Jennifer Meeks

Developed leisure programs and special events to meet the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual needs of all assisted living and independent residents. Coordinated the volunteer program; recruitment, onboarding and supervision. Promoted the activity program and special events through a monthly calendar, posters, daily posts and frequent email communications.

Activity Director/Volunteer Coordinator - Unitarian House Seniors Community

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

• Developed leisure programs and special events to meet the social, emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual needs of all assisted living and independent residents.
• Coordinated the volunteer program; recruitment, onboarding and supervision.
• Promoted the activity program and special events through a monthly calendar, posters, daily posts and frequent email communications.
• Organized and participated in fundraising events.
• Supervised and completed performance reviews for one part time staff member.
• Responsible for scheduling and setting up various committee, resident and board of director meetings.
• Managed department budget, invoicing and provided reports to Executive Director and appropriate management team members.
• Arranged for services provided by community vendors, local churches, and physiotherapy exercise instruction.
• Responsible for booking entertainers and guest speakers.

Activity Coordinator - Ogilvie Villa Assisted Living Retirement Residence (Spring Living)

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Managed recreation department for 60 assisted living residents in unionized work environment.
• Collaborated with nursing, marketing, culinary and maintenance team to determine support of residents with varying degrees of cognitive and physical abilities.
• Created a monthly calendar and newsletter, booked entertainers, vendors and managed fundraisers with local community organizations.
• Provided stimulating and group/one to one activity programs for residents including chair exercise, crafts, games, intellectual pursuits and special seasonal events.
• Introduced monthly Signature programs that included Spring Living Learning (guest speakers) and Spring Around the World ("travel" to different countries).
• Recruited, provided orientation, supervision and assessments of volunteers including high school and college students.

Life Enrichment Coordinator - Amica Westboro Retirement Residence

(2020-01 - 2022-12)

• Managed recreation department and budget for over 150 independent and assisted living/memory floor residents.
• Supervised one full time and four casual part time assistants.
• Taught chair and balance exercise classes.
• Edited weekly recreation calendar.
• Organized fundraising and responsible for tuck shop and weekly Happy Hour.
• Booked entertainers and guest speakers.
• Organized monthly resident meetings.
• Experience with Yardi (invoicing) and Activity Pro (resident assessments).

Recreation Director - Lynwood Park Retirement Residence (Revera)

(2012-01 - 2019-12)

• Responsible for creating and coordinating recreation programs for over 140 independent, assisted living and memory challenged seniors.
• Managed resident meetings booked entertainment, and edited monthly calendar and newsletter.
• Recruited, provided orientation and supervision of volunteers.
• Supervised one full time activity assistant and bus driver.
• Organized fundraising, guest speakers, vendors, educational seminars and wellness clinics.
• Responsible for department budget, purchase journal and monies for Tuck Shop and Happy Hour.

Marketing/Leasing Consultant - Revera; The Westwood, Arnprior Villa

(2010-01 - 2012-12)

Community Relations/Life Enhancement Coordinator - The Redwoods

(2008-01 - 2010-12)

Director of Recreation - Orchard View Living Centre Retirement Residence

(2006-01 - 2007-12)

Customer Services Representative - Kanata Seniors Centre

(2005-01 - 2006-12)

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Carleton University

Volunteer Program Management Course - Algonquin College

Diploma - Advertising/Marketing - Algonquin College