Summary

Reporting to the Manager Seniors and Assisted Living, the Recreationist is responsible for coordinating, developing, implementing and evaluating recreational programs for seniors and adults with disabilities

Description

Job Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements recreational activities and programs for seniors and individuals experiencing cognitive impairment, physical limitations, socially isolation and developmental challenges
  • Works with the Manager to monitors and evaluate recreational activities and programs on an ongoing basis
  • Ensures that service policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to
  • Maintains client files including but not limited to, billing related to fee for service programs
  • Entering program statistics for funder reporting petty-cash and submit financial forms for approved program related expenses
  • Works with the Transportation team to coordinate and escort clients to programs
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  • Establish and maintain relationships between community residents and partner agencies
  • Provide support and feedback as required
  • Assists in the supervision of volunteers and student placements within programs.
  • Participates in training and development as directed
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2-year college diploma in recreation, activation, social services and/or gerontology
  • Minimum 1-year related work experience working with Seniors with Dementias
  • First Aid CPR certification
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the aging process, dementias and individuals who are developmentally delayed
  • Excellent communication skills – oral and written English
  • Knowledge of Microsoft office 365 applications, comfortable using computer and reporting databases
  • Ability to work in diverse environments within an inclusive, client-centered asset based community-development framework
  • Valid G class driver’s license an asset
  • Second language an asset
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Compensation and Hours of Work:

  • $19.30 per hour
  • Shift Hours: Mon- Friday, 35hrs/week.