Recreation Coordinator
- Ancaster, ON, Canada
Approximate hourly wage: $21.89 - $23.18 · Part-time
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- Approximate hourly wage: $21.89 - $23.18
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- Part-time
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- English
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Original job description
If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
We are searching for a Part-Time Recreation Coordinator to join our Parkland Ancaster team based in Ancaster, Ontario.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About The Opportunity
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
We are searching for a Part-Time Recreation Coordinator to join our Parkland Ancaster team based in Ancaster, Ontario.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:
- Approximate hourly wage: $21.89 - $23.18
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire)
- Life, travel, and other insurances
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (5% employer matching) or pension plan [include what applies to the position/site you are posting for]
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About The Opportunity
- Collaborates with each resident and/or family to assess their engagement of meaningful activities in the six dimensions of wellness- Physical, Social, Intellectual, Vocational, Emotional, and Spiritual
- Assists each resident in achieving their goals to enhance their overall wellness and assist with defining strategies for achieving those goals
- Ensures that the Harmony Program provides opportunities for residents in all Lifestyle Options
- Participates in the Resident Orientation program
- Develops, analyzes, and reviews resident-directed individualized and community-wide programs
- Fosters partnerships with local businesses and community groups to facilitate program development
- Evaluates programming to ensure that the programs are meeting the residents’ needs and expectations along with upholding the established expectations
- Collaborates with the Recreation team to develop a plan for full-scope wellness programming for all service lines
- Oversees the process of orientation for each new resident to the recreation department, services offered and activities/amenities available to them
- Oversees Recreation services for special functions ensuring organization, cost efficiency & appropriate staffing.
- Additional duties as assigned/required
In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:
- A diploma or degree in recreation or a related discipline
- A passion for creative arts such as music therapy, art therapy, or artistic expression
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience in recreation programming and planning for seniors in a health care setting or senior’s living environment
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of the 6 dimensions of wellness (Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Vocational, Spiritual, Social)
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as strong computer skills
- Possession of a G Driver’s License and clean driver abstract is required
- Proof of current, valid CPR and First Aid Certification is required
- Current certification from an applicable Food Safety program and Smart Serve is required
- Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment
- Ability to work flexible hours and shifts (including some weekends and evenings)
- Previous experience working in retirement living or in an environment with seniors is considered an asset
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assess residents’ interests and wellness goals, develop individualized and community-wide recreation programs, and evaluate whether programming meets residents’ needs. Coordinate resident orientation, collaborate with recreation staff and community partners, and oversee recreation services for special functions.
Requirements
Requires a diploma or degree in recreation or a related discipline and at least two years of experience planning and delivering recreation programs for seniors in a healthcare or senior-living setting. Candidates must have a G driver’s license with a clean abstract, current CPR and First Aid certification, applicable Food Safety certification, Smart Serve, strong communication and computer skills, and flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.
Skills
- Recreation Programming
- Program Planning
- Senior Wellness
- Resident Engagement
- Individualized Program Development
- Community Program Development
- Six Dimensions Of Wellness
- Program Evaluation
- Partnership Development
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Computer Skills
- Music Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Event Coordination
- Team Collaboration
Benefits
- Health, Vision, And Dental Benefits
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Virtual Healthcare
- RRSP With Employer Matching Or Pension Plan
- Vacation Accrual
- Free Onsite Parking
- Perks And Discounts
- Continuing Education And Training
- Recognition And Rewards
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sports & Recreation
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Recreation
- Senior Living
- Healthcare
- Wellness Programming
- Physical Wellness
- Social Wellness
- Intellectual Wellness
- Vocational Wellness
- Emotional Wellness
- Spiritual Wellness
- Resident Orientation
- Individualized Programs
- Community-Wide Programs
- Music Therapy
- Art Therapy
- CPR
- First Aid
- Food Safety Certification
- Smart Serve
- G Driver’s License
- Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Special Functions
- Community Partnerships