Recreation Coordinator - Permanent Part Time
Red Deer, AB
Part-time
$23.77-$25.21/hour
Taylor View
Towers is modern and attractive and geared to residents’ comfort and enjoyment.
Our community is in the north-central part of the city of Red Deer. Southview
Tower has 5 floors & Northview Tower has 6 floors of community living. Our mission is to
provide an enriching resident living experience in Central Alberta, by
delivering compassionate care, fostering meaningful connections, and creating
an environment where residents thrive in a vibrant, purposeful living,
supported by a dedicated and passionate team.
Key Responsibility Areas (% Range of Focus):
Qualifications:
Summary Statement:
The Recreation Coordinator will assist in recreation programming at Taylor View Towers that promotes independence and variety for the residents.
Relationships:
Recreation Programming: 30%-40%
Resident Support: 30%-40%
· Keeping the Resident’s preference and needs at the center of all decision conversations and actions, and that they are accurately captured in their care plan.
· Reports necessary changes regarding the Resident Care/Service Plan as per request of the Resident as it relates to recreational services.
· Collaborating with the care partner team to create a community where residents are safe, respected and comfortable.
· Understanding the domains of well-being and working with the team to bring them to daily life.
Administrative: 20%-30%
Training and Support: 5%
· Demonstrates delegated services to care partners as per accepted practice standards
· Under the guidance of the Recreation Therapists and in accordance with the preferences of the residents and our well-being strategies (community policy and procedure), local, provincial, and federal regulations.
· Actively participating in community learning circles, meetings, and events.
· Ensure care partners have required knowledge and resources to lead activities if required.
· Participate in ongoing educational programs.
Health & Safety: 10%-15%
· Follows and enforces the Emergency Management Plan, Infection Control protocol, WHMIS, and Health & Safety Wellness Strategies.
· Audits and identifies any health, safety, or maintenance issues, and reports/documents as required.
Projects and Assignments:
· Performs a variety of other projects and assignments as required
Education
· Grade 12 Diploma or recognized equivalent is required
· A certificate or diploma in recreation is required, or a minimum of five years of experience in a similar role.
Experience
· Experience training in coordinating recreation programs and services. 1 year minimum.
Competencies (skills, abilities, knowledge):
· Interpersonal Skills
· Customer Service
· Oral / Written Communication – must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.
· Teamwork
· Attention to detail and accuracy
· Ability to effectively deal with difficult and/or crisis situations.
Health and Safety
· Demonstrates an awareness/knowledge of the importance of health and safety; accident and injury prevention; and adheres to safe work practices and procedures.
Working Conditions:
· The ability to move freely about, lift, or push up to 50 lbs., and frequent stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, and standing.
· Work in stressful and potentially emotionally charged situations.
This position is expected to demonstrate commitment to Taylor View Towers Values.
Why Join Our Community?
Key Responsibility Areas (% Range of Focus):
- Specializing in programming and responsible for planning and organizing, alongside the guidance of the Recreation Therapist.
- Overseeing recreational activities and events within a community, organization, or facility. The role involves designing a variety of engaging programs tailored to different age groups, interests, and abilities, ensuring they are both enjoyable and accessible.
- Plan and prepare monthly calendar, marketing and yearly schedule for events (shared with applicable of care partner) for planning purposes e.g. hospitality services
- Assist in the planning of menus for special occasions or themes.
- Monitors, orders and reports inventory of recreational supplies as per budget i.e.: crafts, bingo etc.
- Prepare monthly recreation reports as required.
- Write, edit and publish the monthly newsletter and calendar of events as required.
- Manages programs and ensures that Recreation Aides have the necessary equipment to execute them.
Qualifications:
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunity for personal and professional growth
- We provide an approach to care that supports the WHOLE person, that upholds their right to a life full of purpose, connection, empowerment, and possibility *Read more about our philosophy https://www.edenalt.org
- Looking for a happy corporate culture! The term staff is not used here, we are Employee Care Partners!
Summary Statement:
The Recreation Coordinator will assist in recreation programming at Taylor View Towers that promotes independence and variety for the residents.
Relationships:
- Reports to: Recreation Therapist Supervisor
- Internal Contacts: Residents, Family Members, Employee Care Partners
- External Contacts: Vendors
Recreation Programming: 30%-40%
Resident Support: 30%-40%
· Keeping the Resident’s preference and needs at the center of all decision conversations and actions, and that they are accurately captured in their care plan.
· Reports necessary changes regarding the Resident Care/Service Plan as per request of the Resident as it relates to recreational services.
· Collaborating with the care partner team to create a community where residents are safe, respected and comfortable.
· Understanding the domains of well-being and working with the team to bring them to daily life.
Administrative: 20%-30%
Training and Support: 5%
· Demonstrates delegated services to care partners as per accepted practice standards
· Under the guidance of the Recreation Therapists and in accordance with the preferences of the residents and our well-being strategies (community policy and procedure), local, provincial, and federal regulations.
· Actively participating in community learning circles, meetings, and events.
· Ensure care partners have required knowledge and resources to lead activities if required.
· Participate in ongoing educational programs.
Health & Safety: 10%-15%
· Follows and enforces the Emergency Management Plan, Infection Control protocol, WHMIS, and Health & Safety Wellness Strategies.
· Audits and identifies any health, safety, or maintenance issues, and reports/documents as required.
Projects and Assignments:
· Performs a variety of other projects and assignments as required
Education
· Grade 12 Diploma or recognized equivalent is required
· A certificate or diploma in recreation is required, or a minimum of five years of experience in a similar role.
Experience
· Experience training in coordinating recreation programs and services. 1 year minimum.
Competencies (skills, abilities, knowledge):
· Interpersonal Skills
· Customer Service
· Oral / Written Communication – must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.
· Teamwork
· Attention to detail and accuracy
· Ability to effectively deal with difficult and/or crisis situations.
Health and Safety
· Demonstrates an awareness/knowledge of the importance of health and safety; accident and injury prevention; and adheres to safe work practices and procedures.
Working Conditions:
· The ability to move freely about, lift, or push up to 50 lbs., and frequent stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, and standing.
· Work in stressful and potentially emotionally charged situations.
This position is expected to demonstrate commitment to Taylor View Towers Values.
Why Join Our Community?
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunity for personal and professional growth
- We provide an approach to care that supports the WHOLE person, that upholds their right to a life full of purpose, connection, empowerment, and possibility *Read more about our philosophy https://www.edenalt.org
- Looking for a happy corporate culture! The term staff is not used here, we are Employee Care Partners!
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