Activity Coordinator

The Mission of Nipigon District Memorial Hospital is to deliver excellence in rural _
- health care with our partners for all residents in our communities. _

**Activity Coordinator, Long-Term Care**
**Posting Number**:2024-12** Posting Date**: Aug 30, 2024** Closing Date**:Open until filled

**Work Status**:Casual** Bargaining Unit**:UNIFOR Service

**Start Date**:ASAP***

**Rate of Pay**:As per Collective
Agreement

Nipigon District Memorial Hospital is committed to delivering health care in a manner that is consistent
with our philosophy that “_patients, residents, and their families are at the centre of everything we do”_.
Applicants are required to demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and commitment to this philosophy
of care.

Under the direction of the Director of Care / Assistant Director of Care, the Activity Coordinator utilizes
recreation to maximize independence and promote an optimal leisure lifestyle. The incumbent is
responsible for the assessments, interventions, and evaluations to promote skill development in all
leisure domains. The Activity Coordinator works as part of an interprofessional team and acts as a
consultant with other disciplines and outside agencies.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Preferred post-secondary diploma/degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic

Recreation, Kinesiology, or other related field from a community college or university, OR
- Experience in Therapeutic Recreation programming as it relates to programs offered in a geriatric

or long-term care setting
- Registration with Therapeutic Recreationists of Ontario, an asset
- Current First Aid or CPR
- Proven desire and ability to work in a collaborative (RPN/RN/PSW) team practice
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills including superior verbal communication abilities
- Basic computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently
- Proven attendance record
- Willing to work flexible hours including days, evenings, and weekends

**SUBMIT APPLICATION TO**:
HR Generalist - Casey Clearwater

Nipigon District Memorial Hospital, Box 37, 125 Hogan Road Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0