Recreation Coordinator (PWLST)

Connecting-Care-; Town of Stettler; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecting-Care- is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to design and deliver programs that enhance residents' well-being and sense of belonging. You will create meaningful relationships, support person-directed care, and promote engagement across social, emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual dimensions.

In this role, you will collaborate with care partners and volunteers, maintain a dynamic activity calendar, organize events, and ensure safety and compliance while projecting the Eden

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent is required.
• Activity Coordinator Certificate or recreation training is an asset.
• Current clear criminal record check including vulnerable sector.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful connections with residents to understand interests and life experiences.
• Advocate for resident preferences and reflect individual needs in activities.
• Plan and implement recreation programs with resident involvement.
• Create and manage a balanced recreation calendar addressing social, emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual needs.
• Organize special events and outings to foster community connections.
• Coordinate refreshments with kitchen services for events.
• Ensure accurate attendance tracking and documentation of participation.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and retain volunteers as needed.
• Develop and maintain program plans with clear guidelines for each session.
• Adhere to emergency management plans, infection control, WHMIS and safety policies.
• Facilitate communication among care partners, residents and families.
• Identify health, safety or maintenance concerns and report for resolution.
• Keep living and service areas clean, organized and engaging.
• Promote engagement and spontaneity to help residents thrive.
• Complete Eden training and project Eden philosophy within the community.

Skills

Fluent English

Recreation programming

Resident engagement

Eden Philosophy

Communication

Safety awareness

Training compliance

Confidentiality

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Activity Coordinator Certificate / recreation training

Criminal record check (Vulnerable Sector)

Job description

Role Overview

As a Recreation Coordinator, you play a vital role in creating and delivering engaging programs that enhance the well-being of residents and foster a sense of community. You will foster a vibrant community that promotes meaningful relationships, individual choice, and a sense of belonging for all. You will ensure that recreation programming provides a well-rounded approach to well-being, addressing the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual needs of residents.

Key Accountabilities

• Build meaningful connections with residents to understand their interests, hobbies, and life experiences.


• Advocate for resident preferences, ensuring recreational activities reflect individual needs and choices.


• Encourage and involve residents in all aspects of planning and implementing recreation programs, fostering a sense of purpose and inclusion.


• Create and manage a balanced recreation calendar that addresses the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual needs of residents. (If required)


• Explore and introduce new program ideas each month to keep activities fresh, engaging, and meaningful for residents.


• Assist in organizing special events and outings that create meaningful experiences and foster community connections for residents.


• Work collaboratively with the kitchen service area to coordinate refreshments for special events, ensuring an enjoyable experience for residents.


• Ensure accurate attendance tracking and detailed documentation of resident participation.


• Assist in the supervision and retention of volunteers, ensuring they are engaged in enhancing residents experiences (if required)


• Send monthly recreation summary report to the Home Office Designate. (If required)


• Assist in the recruitment, training, supervision, and retention of volunteers, ensuring they are meaningfully engaged in enhancing resident experiences. (If required)


• Develop and maintain recreation program plans that provide clear guidelines on how each program is structured and facilitated. (If required)


• Adhere to and enforce emergency management plans, infection control protocols, WHMIS, and health & safety wellness strategies.


• Facilitate effective communication among care partners, residents, and families.


• Assist in managing inventory and supplies.


• Identify health, safety, or maintenance concerns and report them for timely resolution.


• Ensure living and service areas are clean, organized, and conducive to engagement and comfort.


• Support community-wide initiatives that enhance companionship, purpose, and meaning in daily life.


• Promote a culture of engagement and spontaneity, creating opportunities for residents to thrive.


• Perform additional duties as required to support community well-being and engagement.


• Complete the Eden training and project the Eden philosophy with in the community.

Required Education

• Grade 12 diploma or recognized equivalent.


• Activity Coordinator Certificate or other education or training in recreation an asset.


• Current clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check.

Required Skills

• Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking).


• Experience in planning and facilitating recreation programming.


• Demonstrated a bility to engage residents through interactive and meaningful activities.


• Commitment to person-directed care and the Eden Alternative Philosophy.


• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


• Ability to motivate and engage residents through meaningful activities and connections.


• Awareness of accident and injury prevention, with adherence to safe work practices.


• Ability to complete mandatory training and education requirements within designated timelines.

Additional Education and Skills

• Previous experience in recreation programming within a senior living or community setting is an asset.


• Strong sense of humor, creativity, and adaptability.


• Willingness to modify role to enhance resident experiences and engagement.


• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional integrity within the community.

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