Recreation Coordinator - Meadow Ridge Seniors Village - Jobs in Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B OR4

Job Description

Site:Meadow Ridge Seniors VillageFTE: 1.0 - Days - Monday to FridayHours of Work - 0800-1600Rotation - Full TimeREPORTS TO: Site LeaderJOB SUMMARY:The Recreation Coordinator holds a leadership position at Meadow Ridge Seniors Village, a Park Place Home and is responsible to develop, implement and monitor programs which meet the physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual needs of the Residents. Is responsible for department administration and programming. Ensures a commitment to Resident safety and to our “culture of safety” as per the Strategic Directions of Park Place Seniors Living. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Administration

• Maintains a participatory and collaborative approach in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Recreation Therapy programs that reflect the needs of the different population groups at the Park Place Home.
• Assumes responsibility for the Recreation Therapy department.
• Participates in various site committees as assigned.
• Works with the interdisciplinary team in the identification of and response to Residents, employees, and volunteer needs.

2. Resident Programs

• Responsible for the planning, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of recreation programs in addition to the maintenance of attendance records for those programs.
• Responsible for training, supervision, and evaluation of Recreation Aides and Volunteers.
• Responsible for recording pertinent information regarding the progress of Residents.
• Maintains ongoing communication with other team members.
• Completes the Park Place Quality Assurance program audits and evaluations including summary and action plans to determine results and effectiveness of current programs.
• Ensures that every Resident is involved in identified recreational activities to meet the goals of the Resident #39;s recreational treatment plan. Leads, instructs, and motivates Residents in individual and group leisure pursuits.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification in Recreation Therapy/Recreation Aide and/or related area with a minimum of one (1) year recent related experience preferred.
• Equivalences may be considered
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification

PREFERRED: Experience working with seniors and/or in an Assisted Living Health Care FacilityWe thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Powered by JazzHR