Recreation Coordinator - Meadow Ridge Seniors Village

Park Place Seniors Living, Inc.; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Canada is seeking a Recreation Coordinator for its Meadow Ridge Seniors Village. This role involves developing and monitoring recreation programs to support the physical, social, and emotional needs of residents, ensuring their active participation in recreational activities. Ideal candidates will have a certification in Recreation Therapy along with experience working with seniors, focusing on creating a vibrant and engaging environment for all residents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year recent related experience preferred.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification required.
• Experience working with seniors and/or in an Assisted Living Health Care Facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor programs for residents.
• Administer and evaluate Recreation Therapy programs.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate Recreation Aides and Volunteers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Certification in Recreation Therapy/Recreation Aide

Job description

Site: Meadow Ridge Seniors Village
FTE: 1.0 - Days - Monday to Friday
Hours of Work - 0800-1600
Rotation - Full Time

REPORTS TO: Site Leader

JOB 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'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 Facility

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.