23 Oct
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LutherCare Communities
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Saskatoon
23 Oct
LutherCare Communities
Saskatoon
Since 1955, LutherCare Communities has been a leader in providing programs, services, and housing to residents across Saskatchewan with the highest quality of care and support. Our team members provide caring services to residents and clients throughout Saskatchewan in our Seniors Independent Living Communities, Intermediate Care Homes, Long-Term Care, Group Homes for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, and programs like the Seniors Day Program and the Luther Seniors Centre.LutherCare Communities is proud to offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of all entrusted to our care. Our mission is to provide excellence in care, shelter, and support in a caring Christian environment for all entrusted to our care.
Compassionate
Care, Excellence in Serving, Inclusion & Belonging, Integrity.
The Activity
Coordinator is a key member of the Housing division in LutherCare Communities (LCC), partnering with other LCC leaders to achieve the organizational priorities and goals. Reporting to the Housing Manager (the Manager), the Activity Coordinator supports strategy by contributing to the development and execution of divisional plans, including cascading, monitoring, reporting, and course correction.
The Activity
Coordinator demonstrates divisional expertise to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a resident-first culture.
The Activity
Coordinator works within the division and cross-functionally to support operations in the organization. Engage residents to determine recreation planning for the site Assist residents to fulfill their education, social and recreational needs and to organize and carry out activities that attract new residents Ensure the safety of residents and respond in accordance with established polices and guidelines Accommodate residents’ personal choices and treat residents with empathy, dignity,
and respect Monitor and observe resident behavior Modify activities to suit a variety of resident skill levels Develop creative and inventive programs with limited resources Utilize positive approaches and other techniques as appropriate to ensure those who have high and/or complex needs can continue protected access to the programs and services Prepare and implement annual events and activities plan Coordinate a monthly newsletter for residents, communicating activities, educational topics, resident news, humor, spiritual teachings Inform the Care Team of those residents you come into contact with that present any health related concerns or may need additional resources Attend Resident Association meetings as required Liaise with outside agencies to provide programs suitable for residents Adapts to change and seeks out opportunities for quality improvement Complete research for best practice and trends within recreation Negotiate and liaise with third-party service providers for recreational activities Post-secondary experience in a related discipline (ie: Therapeutic Recreation Diploma, Kinesiology Degree, etc.) ~1+ years supporting the aging population or in activity planning ~ Experience working with First Nation and Metis Communities ~ Experience in a health-care sector would be considered an asset ~ Experience in a senior housing sector would be considered an asset ~ Excellent administrative, organizational and interpersonal skills ~ Proficient in word processing, and spreadsheets including Microsoft Word and Excel ~ Willingness to operate the bus Enhanced time off policies Extended Health and Dental benefits Group life and long-term disability benefits Pension Plan Employee and family assistance program We believe in the power of diversity, and we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment at LutherCare Communities. A Safe and Caring Continuum of Living for those we serve. #
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