Recreation Coordinator

7 days ago

Kingston, Canada Bayshore HealthCare Full time

The Recreation Coordinator assesses, develops and coordinates the delivery of social, recreational, therapeutic programs consistent with the needs, interests and abilities of persons in care. Respects and promotes the dignity and individuality of each person in care by recognizing them as individuals with unique cultural, spiritual, and psycho-social needs.

**Education, Requirements, Skills**
- Experience in conducting assessments and building programs to reflect patient needs.
- Experience in a social service or long-term care setting an asset
- Experience and skills in facilitating activation programs
- Demonstrated experience planning programs for patients with dementia and various physical limitations
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills
- Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
- Excellent communication in English (verbal and in writing);
- Strong computer skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others and as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
- Creative, energetic, approachable, and highly motivated.
- Genuine interest in working with seniors.
- Current First Aid/CPR C certification.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
- Complete other tasks as requested
- Attends team meetings as requested
- Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends

Job Qualification

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education**
- Diploma in Recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, or equivalent
- Gentle persuasion or Montessori preferred
- CPR/ First Aid.

**Experience**:

- Minimum 3 years of recreational coordinator/activation experience

**Other Skills and Abilities**
- Enjoy working with clients of all ages
- Reliability is crucial.
- Strong, communication, (oral and written) and exceptional interpersonal and decision-making skills
- Ability to handle difficult situations in an objective and consistent manner.
- Ability to work independently and to effectively collaborate with a team.
- Commitment to continued learning
- Current criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screen

**STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE**

**PERFORMANCE REVIEW**

Performance will be reviewed on an ongoing basis with a formal review at the end of the three month probationary period and subsequently, on at least an annual basis. Input will be sought from employees and consultants at the branch and National Development Centre as applicable.

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements.

Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes.

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