Position Summary The Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and facilitation of the program. This position supports the successful delivery of engaging, inclusive, and well-organized programming.

The Coordinator works closely with the Manager, LPN, care staff, bus drivers, volunteers, and participants to ensure the program operates smoothly and provides a welcoming and meaningful experience for older adults.

Key Responsibilities

Program Facilitation & Planning

- Plan, prepare, and facilitate a variety of activities based on participant interests, abilities, needs, and program goals.
- Develop, facilitate and adapt recreational, social, cognitive, physical, creative, and therapeutic recreation-based programming when required.
- Encourage participation while respecting individual choice, independence, dignity, and personal interests.
- Support an environment that promotes social connection, independence, dignity, choice, and participation.
- Monitor participant engagement and adjust programming as needed throughout the day.
- Provide clear direction and leadership to activity aide, care aid, volunteers assisting with programming.
- Set up of tables and chairs for program space.

Program Supplies & Resources
- Purchase and organize program materials and supplies.
- Maintain adequate supplies for activities.
- Prepare program materials

Transportation Coordination
- Organize bus schedules in collaboration with bus drivers and care staff.
- Coordinate additional volunteer drivers, as needed.
- Maintain volunteer driver mileage sheets.
- Communicate transportation changes and needs to the appropriate team members.

Meals & Dietary Needs
- Order meals for participants and volunteers as required.
- Monitor participant dietary requirements.
- Ensure dietary information is communicated clearly to staff and volunteers.
- Ensure the team in following participant dietary plans and restrictions.
- Assist with meal set ups, delivery and clean up





Participant & Volunteer Scheduling
- Schedule participants and volunteers.
- Assist with coordinating attendance and program coverage.
- Communicate schedule changes as required.

Financial & Administrative Responsibilities
- Manage program float and receipts.
- Track program-related purchases and expenses.
- Ensure purchases are appropriate, approved, and within budget.
- Track program and attendance statistics for reporting.
- Schedule and coordinator daily staff and volunteer work assignments.

Workplace Safety
- Identify risks and ensure a protected environment.
- Assist in the development of standards and procedures that will eliminate or reduce those risks.
- Implement, promote, and evaluate these standards and procedures.
- Follow safety policies, emergency procedures, participant care plans, and organizational procedures.
- Report safety concerns, incidents, and changes in participant needs to the appropriate team member.
- Participate in end of day cleaning routine.
- Other duties as required.

Qualifications & Skills
- Therapeutic Recreation diploma or degree with a focus on gerontology. 2 years experience working with older adults, community programs, recreation, or a related field.
- Training in dementia care.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to facilitate a variety of activities for individuals with different abilities and interests.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while also leading a team.
- Understanding of confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and respectful care.
- Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to changing participant and program needs.
- Effective under pressure with excellent problem solving skills and critical thinking
- Confidence with public speaking and excellent command of English language
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Publisher) and Canva
- Ability to obtain a clean criminal record check

Pay: $25.00-$29.00 per hour Expected hours: 24.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Recreation Therapist- Older Adult Day Program (Maple Ridge)
🏢 Ridge Meadows Seniors Society
📍 Maple Ridge