Recreation Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Markham, Canada Bayshore HealthCare Full time

Job Description

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 assessments and building engaging programs to reflect the functional, social and wellness needs of a patient in their home environment.

·Experience in a social service or long-term care, retirement setting an asset

·Experience and skills in facilitating and restorative functional program and activities.

·Demonstrated experience planning programs for patients with mild-cognitive impairment and various physical and functional limitations

·Able to assist patient in their home with basic living needs ( social connections, falls prevention)

·Able to assist in functional activities (dressing, restorative activity exercise plans

·Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.

·Excellent communication in English (verbal and in writing);

·Strong computer skills ability to work in an electronic health record.

·Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others and as part of an inter-disciplinary team in the community.

·Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.

·Creative, energetic, approachable, and highly motivated to work directly with patients in their home.

·Genuine interest in working with seniors and frail elderly population

·Current First Aid/CPR C certification.

·Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

·Owns a car and is able to get to provide care in patients home.

·Attends team meetings as requested

Job Qualification

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 or equivalent relative direct patient 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.

·Demonstrated basic knowledge of various software programs including word, excel and power point and proficiency with email

·Commitment to continued learning

·Current criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screen

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

The successful candidate must demonstrate ongoing competency in completing all duties and responsibilities of this job description, in response to changes by the regulating body, as well as agreed upon specific goals and objectives.

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.



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