Recreational Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Bayshore HealthCare Full time

Our Recreation Coordinators assess, develop and coordinate the delivery of social, recreational, therapeutic programs consistent with the needs, interests and abilities of persons in care. With the utmost respect, you will promote the dignity and individuality of each person in care by recognizing them as individuals with unique cultural, spiritual, and psycho-social needs.
- 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

**This is a contract position for 18 months**

Job Qualification

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

**Other Requirements**:
Exceptional command of the English language as required for documentation and oral communications
Current criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screen

**Experience**:
Minimum 3 years of recreational coordinator/activation experience
Prior experience conducting assessments and building patient focused programs

**Other Skills and Abilities**
Enjoy working with clients of all ages and seniors in particular
Reliability, time management and the ability to prioritize workload is crucial.
Creative, energetic and approachable with exceptional interpersonal and decision-making skills
Ability to handle difficult situations in an objective and consistent manner.
Commitment to continued learning



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