Recreation Coordinator

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Regina; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking a Recreation Coordinator for a permanent full-time position at Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home in Regina. The role involves developing and delivering recreational programs, coordinating activities, and ensuring the needs of clients/residents are met. Ideal candidates will have a Therapeutic Recreation Diploma and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Therapeutic Recreation Diploma required.
• Skills in organization, interpersonal communication, and basic computer usage.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate activities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers recreational programs for clients/residents.
• Coordinates transportation and activities for clients/residents.
• Maintains communication and advocates for clients/residents.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Therapeutic Recreation Diploma

Job description

RECREATION COORDINATOR - Permanent Full Time

Position # : 181679

Union : CUPE

Facility : Santa Maria Senior Citizens Home Inc.

City / Town : Regina

Department : Recreation

Type : Permanent Full Time

Expected Up to Date :

FTE : 1.0

Hours of Work : 28 shifts of 8.5 hours in 6 weeks

Relief : No

Salary or Pay Band : Pay Band 13, $27.99 to $30.00 (3-step range)

Required Qualifications

Therapeutic Recreation Diploma

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently
• Basic computer skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Valid driver's license where required

Key Activities

Activities / Events

• Develops, plans, organizes, schedules, and delivers recreational programs and activities for clients/residents.
• Coordinates transportation for clients/residents (e.g., medical appointments, facility functions).
• Ensures recreation areas are secured to match the cognitive/physical needs of clients/residents.
• Validates and arranges resident-specific activities.
• Coordinates services such as library, pastoral care, and volunteers.
• Coordinates setup, decorating, and cleanup of activities.
• Maintains activity and storage areas.
• Attends to individual needs and interests of clients/residents (e.g., shopping, social functions, beauty services).
• Maintains communication through various means.
• Advocates on behalf of clients/residents.
• Records client activity.
• Provides program direction to clients/residents and volunteers.
• Coordinates virtual visits (e.g., FaceTime, Zoom).

Coordination / Administration

• Assists with recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and scheduling of volunteers.
• Provides guidance and training to others as needed.
• Schedules and coordinates volunteers.
• Contributes to budget planning and ensures activities stay within budget.
• Orders supplies and maintains equipment.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
• Acts as liaison with other departments.
• Coordinates fundraising and grant applications.

Evaluation / Documentation

• Evaluates and documents client needs and abilities.
• Develops goals and assessment processes for activities.

Communication / Public Relations

• Acts as liaison with clients, families, and outside agencies.
• Maintains relationships with auxiliary groups, service clubs, and schools.
• Participates in care plans and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Obtains social histories and consent for photos and outings.
• Takes photographs for charts and identification.

Travel Required : No

Other information: Official description available upon request. For further inquiries, email us.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : Years

Vacancy : 1

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