Part-Time Senior Living Activity Coordinator

Extendicare; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Career advancement within Extendicare

Meaningful work enriching residents'l

Employee Family Assistance Program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a part-time Recreation Aide to assist in planning, organizing and delivering meaningful activities for residents in our Winnipeg facility. You will work closely with the Recreation Manager to enhance quality of life and engage residents in diverse programs.

This role requires a college diploma in Recreation/Leisure/Gerontology, prior senior-care experience, strong communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent is required.
• Previous experience working with seniors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly.
• Must provide a complete and current Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Recreation Manager & Executive Director.
• Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting.
• Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events.
• Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care of the elderly.
• Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind.
• Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings.
• Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels.
• Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities.
• Assisting with meal services as required.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Recreation planning

Experience with seniors

MS Office

Communication skills

Compassionate person

Vulnerable Sector Check

Education

College diploma in Recreation/Leisure/Gerontology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Extendicare is seeking a part-time Recreation Aide to assist in planning, organizing and delivering meaningful activities for residents in our Winnipeg facility. You will work closely with the Recreation Manager to enhance quality of life and engage residents in diverse programs.

This role requires a college diploma in Recreation/Leisure/Gerontology, prior senior-care experience, strong communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.