Recreation & Volunteer Coordinator Regular Full Time Villa Forum

AgeCare; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior care organization in Mississauga is seeking a Recreation and Volunteer Coordinator. The role involves planning and facilitating meaningful activities for seniors, maintaining records, and evaluating programs. Successful candidates will hold a relevant degree and have experience in healthcare settings. Join us in enhancing the quality of life for our residents through recreation and leisure.

Qualifications

• Experience providing recreation and leisure services in a healthcare setting.
• Experience working with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate recreation and leisure activities.
• Maintain department records and documentation.
• Evaluate recreation and volunteer programs.

Skills

Recreation planning

Community engagement

Documentation

Education

Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies

Degree or Diploma in Kinesiology or Gerontology

Provincial Safe Food Handling Certification

Certificate in Volunteer Management

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity

The Recreation and Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, and facilitating a variety of meaningful recreation and leisure pursuits which promote wellbeing, purpose, creativity, a sense of community, lifelong learning, and fun.

What Is In It For You

The following are key responsibilities:

• Maintains department records and completes all documentation as per required timelines, including: Resident Assessments/Re-Assessments, Care Planning, MDS Coding/RAPs, Progress Notes and Activity Pro.
• Participates in the on-going evaluation of the recreation and volunteer programs and related quality improvement processes.
• Maintains recreation supplies and other related tools/resources in good working condition and as per related infection control policies and procedures, reporting deficiencies to the Program Manager.

What You Will Need

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies or Therapeutic Recreation is preferred.
• Degree or Diploma in a related field such as Kinesiology or Gerontology and related experience specific to providing recreation and leisure services in a healthcare setting, preferably with seniors.
• Provincial Safe Food Handling Certification.
• Certificate in Volunteer Management is preferred.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us!