Activity & Wellness Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada GEF Seniors Housing Full time

GEF Seniors Housing is the largest provider of affordable supportive housing for low to moderate income seniors in Alberta. As a leading provider of safe, affordable, quality accommodations, we offer competitive salaries and excellent working conditions for our team of employees, and the opportunity to positively contribute to our clients’ quality of life.
**Details**: Full time, Days, 37.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM, some evening and weekend hours will be required.
**Pay Scale**: $23.30 - $25.80 per hour
**Locations**: GEF locations throughout Edmonton (travel between other GEF sites is required, mileage paid)
**Typical Duties**: Reporting to the Life Enrichment Supervisor, the Activity & Wellness Coordinator (AWC) is focused on resident engagement and is committed to supporting the residents with their individual and group recreation and leisure needs. This position supports the Life Enrichment Supervisor with developing initiatives relevant to the needs of the population in the communities they serve, striving to positively influence residents’ quality of life. The AWC is responsible for evaluating the community's activity and wellness needs, facilitating, and promoting programming based on the seven dimensions of wellness and interests of the community's population, and encouraging independence and accountability amongst the residents. The AWC will also supervise and coordinate volunteers who are contributing to activity and wellness on site. In addition, the AWC is expected to establish supportive relationships with residents, families, staff, volunteers, and partner or community agencies and manage other site-specific duties as assigned.
**Experience/Education Preferences**:

- Diploma or Degree in recreation or related field is desired.
- Recreation Therapy is considered an asset, but not required for the level of housing that GEF offers.
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in planning and implementing activity and wellness programs is desired.
- Knowledge of recreation & exercise equipment, games, crafts, services, community activities and applicable resources is desired.
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal are required.
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office are required

**Other Requirements**:

- Must have a vehicle and valid driver’s license and submit a copy of the driver’s license upon request.
- Strong customer service skills including the ability to interact with everyone in a respectful manner.
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Strong conflict resolution skills with a flexible and collaborative approach.
- Ability to respond calmly and with compassion to challenging situations.
- Must be able to work with mínimal supervision and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to adapt to different environments.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal records check.

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