Assess patient needs and coordinate therapeutic programs as a full time Recreation Coordinator serving people in their homes in Sudbury, Ontario. Apply planning and communication skills directly with patients.
This Recreation Coordinator develops social, recreational, and therapeutic programs for persons in care. The work reflects functional, social, wellness, cultural, spiritual, and psycho-social needs. You will facilitate restorative activities, support basic living needs, and collaborate within an interdisciplinary community team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess patients’ functional, social, and wellness needs
- Develop engaging social, recreational, and therapeutic programs
- Facilitate restorative functional programs and activities
- Assist patients with social connections and falls prevention
- Attend team meetings as requested
Requirements:
- Diploma in recreation, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, or equivalent
- One to three years of relevant experience
- Current First Aid and CPR C certification
- Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills
- Current criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screen
Use recreation programming, restorative activities, and patient-centered communication to support seniors and frail elderly people at home.