Life Enrichment Coordinator, Rideaucrest Home

3 weeks ago


Kingston, Canada City of Kingston Full time

Opening Statement
We acknowledge that the City of Kingston is situated on traditional Anishinabek (Ah
- nish-in-ah-bay), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen-dat) territory and is the home of many Indigenous peoples. We are grateful to reside and work on this land. Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government. Kingstonians enjoy a high quality of life with access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities.

Position Summary
**Please note this is a temporary position, covering part-time hours, for 12 months**

The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for the delivery and facilitation of age appropriate social, recreational, and leisure programs for residents based on and responsive to the abilities, strengths, needs, interests, goals and former lifestyles of each resident. Support the spiritual, physical therapeutic and rehabilitation services for residents and integrate volunteers, family members and students into the programs and services of the facility.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop, organize and provide recreation, leisure, rehabilitative and educational activities for all residents to occur within the home and or community.

Provide assistance or adaptations to facilitate resident’s participation in activities.

Conduct new admission assessments for individual resident recreational and social needs.

Assist with integration of volunteers, family members and students into the programs of the facility. Orient, train, direct and instruct volunteers and student placements as assigned.

Regularly record in resident progress notes to report any changes in residents; provide accurate and current reports and documentation of services provided and other data as required.

Supervise and mentor students and volunteers working in Life Enrichment as required

Conduct program evaluations through interviews, observations, surveys to assess effectiveness of programs and future planning.

Work flexible hours to offer and/or accommodate Resident programs as well as volunteer services, on weekends and evenings.

Identify and report safety hazards, conduct regular safety inspections and follow safe working practices.
Qualifications, Competencies
2 year diploma in recreation, leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or equivalent

One (1) year experience in planning, executing, and evaluating activities with seniors

First Aid Certification and Food Handlers Certification an asset

**Must demonstrate corporate competencies**: Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Integrity, and Teamwork
Skills, Abilities, Work Demands
Able to perform the essential duties of the job

Excellent leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to supervise and direct others

Experience in program development

Experience conducting personal interviews, public speaking and presentation skills is required

Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, tested at the basic level

Work flexible schedules as required to provide continuity of programs and services, including evenings and weekends

Proof of recent screening for Tuberculosis (TB)

Proof of immunity to communicable diseases

Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check, including Vulnerable Sector
Closing Statement

Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.



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