Activity Coordinator

**Qualifications**:

- A post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation/activation, sociology, gerontology or a certificate in recreation/activation is required. A certificate in management and/or administration is an asset.
- Minimum of 2-year experience working with seniors, preferably in a retirement home or long-term care setting.
- Empathy for and understanding of the needs of the elderly and / or mentally / physically disabled.
- Familiarity with community resources is an asset.
- Familiar with standards set out in the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 (RHA) and the function of the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA).
- Current CPR and First Aid certification is required.
- Smart Serve certification is required
- Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) certification is considered an asset.
- Free from communicable diseases.
- Must be flexible with work hours and ability to work weekends and evenings as required.
- Provide, at own cost, a current Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Provide, at own cost, a Two-Step Mantoux Test (TB).
- Provide, at own cost, N95 Mask Fitting size.

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Ability to handle multiple and competing priorities.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision is required.
- Ability to relate to all levels of staff, the residents and their families with a high degree of patience, tolerance and confidentiality.
- Ability to facilitate small group presentations.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain accurate record keeping with exceptional attention to details.
- Excellent communication skills; both oral and written for effective communication.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in organizing and motivating seniors.
- Demonstrated experience working with volunteers and students.
- Demonstrated good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
- Demonstrated an affinity for the senior population with a good understanding of their needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the community and the geographic regions near the home.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of an inclusive team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build a good rapport with individuals.
- Familiarity with or willing to become familiar with the standards set out in the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 (RHA) and the function of the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA).

**Physical Demands**:

- Sitting for long periods at a desk for computer/typing work
- Standing for long periods of time during events, activities
- Walking short distances and up/down staircases.
- Dexterity required for typing and/or use of a computer keyboard proficiently
- Pulling/pushing/lifting to relocate furniture, gaming pieces, etc. up to 50lbs
- Reading/seeing documentation both papered and on a computer screen for long periods of time
- Hearing differences in phone ring tones and/or in fire system horns or alerts for emergency response purposes
- Speaking/communicating in front of audiences and to individuals with impairments and disabilities for long periods of time.
- Bending, kneeling, providing walking support for residents where required.
- Climbing up and down a stepladder.
- Hand/eye coordination required to play games with Residents.

**Tasks & Responsibilities**:

- Develop, implement and evaluate leisure activity programs and services to meet the physical, mental and spiritual needs of all residents and tenants.
- Oversees the development, coordination and implementation of diversified recreation programs and services for all residents at our locations.
- Evaluates program effectiveness; recommends changes and implements management decisions.
- Oversees the activities of staff and volunteers; plans, assigns, trains, directs, and monitors staff duties; provides input to supervisor for employee performance evaluations.
- Serves as a liaison and resource for community agencies and other organizations.
- Performs administrative tasks, such as attending and scheduling meetings, preparing reports, monitoring expenditures, and maintaining records.
- Assist the Administrator with move in activities and orientation of new residents.
- Complete an assessment for each new resident pertaining to social history, physical ability and behaviours, spiritual lifestyle, important family members and losses, family dynamics and contacts and language abilities.
- Provide ongoing documentation of resident progress and changing needs by conducting one on one interviews.
- Manage the departmental budget, maintain activity records and provide monthly reconciliation of Activity Petty Cash to the Administrator and Autumnwood.
- Maintain all resident records according to ORCA and RHA standards.
- Complete all monthly reports as required by the Administrator and policy.
- Conduct performance appraisals, hire/terminate, schedule, train and mentor the Activity Assistant (when appli