Recreation Coordinator

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.

Person-and family-centered care (PFCC)

Person-and family-centered care (PFCC) is an approach to care that recognizes the importance of family in a patient’s life and the importance of their active involvement in planning and making decisions on health care, services and treatment, and health system reform. This approach to care provides respectful, compassionate, culturally safe, and responsive care that meets the needs, values, beliefs, and preferences of the patient, their family, and others identified as significant to their life from diverse backgrounds and settings.

Part-Time Home Care Position: Requires 2-3 days of daytime/weekday availability. Must be willing to service Owen Sound, and either Meaford and/or Chatsworth

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 home care is an asset
• 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
• 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
  
  

Education Requirements

Diploma in Recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, or equivalent

Gentle persuasion or Montessori preferred

Other Requirements

Exceptional command of the English language as required for documentation and oral communications

Current criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screen

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

Experience

Minimum 1- 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

Primary Location

ON-Owen Sound