Recreation Activity Coordinator - Temporary Part Time

Taylor View Towers is a vibrant seniors’ living community innorth-central Red Deer, serving over 300 residents through a person-directed care model rooted in the Eden Alternative philosophy. Our mission is to providean enriching living experience by delivering compassionate care and fostering meaningful connections.

• Specializing in programming and responsible for planning and organizing, alongside the guidance of the Recreation Therapist.
• Overseeing recreationalactivities and events within a community, organization, or facility. Therole involves designing a variety of engaging programs tailored to different age groups, interests, and abilities, ensuring they are bothenjoyable and accessible.
• Plan and prepare monthlycalendar, marketing and yearly schedule for events (shared with applicableof care partner) for planning purposes e.g. hospitality services
• Assistin the planning of menus for special occasions or themes.
• Monitors, orders and reports inventory of recreational supplies as per budget i.e.: crafts, bingo etc.
• Prepare monthly recreation reports as required.
• Write,edit and publish the monthly newsletter and calendar of events as required.
• Manages programs and ensures that Recreation Aides have the necessary equipment to execute them.

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth
• We provide an approach to care that supports the WHOLE person, that upholds their right to a life full ofpurpose, connection, empowerment, and possibility
  * Read more about our philosophy https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org
• Looking for a happy corporate culture!
  
  The term staff is not used here, we are Employee Care Partners!

The Recreation Coordinator will assist in recreation programming at Taylor View Towers that promotes independence and variety for the residents.

• Reports to:
  
  Recreation Therapist Supervisor
• Internal Contacts:
  
  Residents, Family Members, Employee Care Partners
• External Contacts:
  Vendors

Keeping the Resident’s preference and needs at the center of all decision conversation sand actions, and that they are accurately captured in their care plan. Reportsnecessary changes regarding the Resident Care/Service Plan as per request ofthe Resident as it relates to recreational services. Collaborating with the care partner team to create a community where residents are safe,respected and comfortable. Understanding the domains of well-being and working with the team to bring them to dailylife.

Demonstratesdelegated services to care partners as per accepted practice standards. Under the guidance of the Recreation Therapists and in accordance with the preferences of the residents and our well-being strategies (communitypolicy and procedure), local, provincial, and federal regulations. Actively participating in community learning circles, meetings,and events. Ensure care partners have required knowledge and resources to lead activities if required. Participate in ongoing educational programs.

Follows and enforces the Emergency Management Plan, Infection Control protocol, WHMIS,and Health & Safety Wellness Strategies. Auditsand identifies any health, safety, and maintenance issues, and reports/documents as required.

Performsa variety of other projects and assignments as required.

• Grade 12 Diploma or recognizedequivalent is required
• A certificate or diploma in recreation is required, or a minimum of five years of experience in a similar role.

• Experience training in coordinating recreation programs and services. 1 year minimum.

• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Service
• Oral /Written Communication – must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Abilityto effectively deal with difficult and/or crisis situations.

Demonstrates an awareness/knowledge of the importance of health and safety; accident andinjury prevention; and adheres to safe work practices and procedures.