Parkview Meadows Christian Retirement Village - Townsend, ON
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Program Services Manager, the Activity Coordinator is responsible to develop and implement in the planning, organizing and coordinating of programs compatible with the residents’ interests and abilities. Motivate and involve residents in meeting their mental, physical and emotional needs. individual and group programs for the purpose of activating and rehabilitating residents with various disabilities to communicate and attain their physical, mental and social potential. These responsibilities shall be carried out in accordance with corporate mission and vision statement, policies and procedures, and applicable legislation and regulations and shall be consistent with the residents’ strengths, needs and preferences.
The coordinator will be responsible for the oversight of the Tuck Shop inventory and stocking of shelves including cooking meals through the week and shopping.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· plan, organize and coordinate programs compatible with the residents’ interests and abilities;
· maintain positive record keeping of day to day programs and completion of resident assessments and quarterly reviews;
· assist in recruiting and orientation of volunteers;
· Plan group activities based on resident’s interests and levels of capability to promote interaction, group identity, feelings of usefulness and self-esteem;
· take part in In-Service education as directed;
· assist supervision for effective communication of programs to the residents;
· interact with other disciplines in a team effort to achieve objectives of the Therapeutic Recreationist /Activity Programs;
· drawing up a monthly schedule after program planning discussions with the Program Services Manager;
· adhere to all policies and procedures pertaining to the operation of the facility in regard to: infection control; health and safety; personnel practices; internal and external emergencies; residents’ rights; confidentiality;
· maintain and stock vending machine, tuck shop and coffee machines in main area, including shopping for all items
· prepare and cook meals for Tuck shop and oversee all volunteers’ schedules
· Maintain and update all volunteer binders and manage all new volunteer orientation to the facility
· work in a safe manner by: promptly reporting accidents/illness; seeking out first aid when appropriate; cooperating in health care treatment; cooperating in all aspects of the facility’s modified work program; reporting all unsafe or unhealthy conditions;
· participate in staff meetings, committees and in-service education designated by the Program Services Manager;
· interact tactfully and courteously with residents, residents’ family, visitors and fellow staff;
· perform additional duties as required.
Parkview Meadows Christian Retirement Village is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Qualifications Required:
· Diploma in activation, recreational leadership or leisure studies from a recognized community college or university;
· possess a Community College certificate in Working with the Aged;
· able to work independently, exercise judgement, initiative, and leadership;
· possess excellent inter-personal skills
· read, write and understand to follow/carry out instructions in English independently;