Recreation Manager

Lev Senior Living; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living facility in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Recreation Manager to enhance resident engagement through creative activities. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in recreation or gerontology, strong communication skills, and a passion for working with seniors. Responsibilities include coordinating events, conducting activity assessments, and ensuring a positive experience for residents. This is a full-time position, requiring occasional evening and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Must have class 'G' driver's License.
• Must have CPR/First Aid Certification or willing to obtain.
• Dementia training an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Special Events and Functions with the Sales Team.
• Conduct Activity Assessments.
• Develop and implement a monthly activity calendar.
• Carry out daily activities to promote residents' well-being.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of care delivered.

Skills

Creative, sociable and outgoing

Ability to conduct seated fitness classes

Good oral and written communication

Team player

Education

Recreation/Activation Coordinator Gerontology Diploma/Degree

Job description

Overview

Do you enjoy being part of a team who believes that together, they can achieve remarkable things?

Do you want to work in a culture where people take care of people?

Do you want a chance to make a difference in people’s lives?

Do you value the opportunity to grow and learn?

https://caroline-place.com/

Position

Recreation Manager

Full-time Manager

Availability for periodic events on evenings and weekends

Weekends on a rotational basis as the Manager on Duty

QUALIFICATIONS

• Recreation/ and or Activation Coordinator Gerontology Diploma/Degree (preferred)
• Must have class "G" driver\'s License
• Must have CPR/First Aid Certification or willing to obtain
• Dementia training an asset
• Able to conduct seated fitness classes
• Smart Serve
• Creative, sociable and outgoing with a positive attitude
• Experience in retirement living preferred
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Patience, tolerance and politeness when responding to residents and visitors to the residence
• Ability to speak read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Sales Team to coordinate Special Events and Functions
• Conduct Activity Assessments
• Someone that can think outside the box and is willing to be creative and innovative
• Passionate about working with seniors
• Someone who is enthusiastic, a self-motivated and takes initiative on their own
• Team Player
• Organized, and have excellent time management skills
• Good oral and written communication
• Be patient, good listener
• Able to develop and implement a monthly activity calendar that offers a variety of programs to meet the residents physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs
• Carry out daily, hand-on activities in a courteous, compassionate and enthusiastic manner which promotes a feeling of well-being and security in residents
• Implement age appropriate activities for residents in a manner appropriate for residents’ abilities and which take dignity issues & physical limitations into consideration.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete records of care delivered
• Present a positive image of the residence to the public.
• Provide administrative support as required.