Therapeutic recreation coordination meets patients’ functional, social, and wellness needs through assessments and engaging programs in home environments.
The Recreation Coordinator assesses, develops, and coordinates social, recreational, and therapeutic programs for persons in care. This role recognizes cultural, spiritual, and psycho-social needs while supporting individual dignity. Experience with restorative activities, mild-cognitive impairment, and physical limitations is required.
Key Responsibilities:
Assess patient needs, interests, abilities, and home settings
Develop engaging social, recreational, and therapeutic programs
Facilitate restorative functional programs and activities
Assist with social connections and falls prevention
Attend team meetings as requested
Requirements:
Diploma in therapeutic recreation, recreation, kinesiology, or equivalent
One to three years’ recreational coordination or direct patient experience
Current First Aid and CPR C certification
Solid English communication and electronic health record skills
Current criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screen
Apply therapeutic recreation, patient assessment, and restorative activity skills while supporting individualized care in patients’ homes.