Recreation Coordinator - Markham, Canada - Bayshore HealthCare

Bayshore HealthCare

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Recreation Coordinator assesses, develops and coordinates the delivery of social, recreational, therapeutic programs consistent with the needs, interests and abilities of persons in care.

Respects and promotes the dignity and individuality of each person in care by recognizing them as individuals with unique cultural, spiritual, and psycho-social needs.

Education, Requirements, Skills

Experience in conducting assessments and building programs to reflect patient needs.
Experience in a social service or longterm care setting an asset
Experience and skills in facilitating activation programs
Demonstrated experience planning programs for patients with dementia and various physical limitations
Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills
Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
Excellent communication in English (verbal and in writing);
Strong computer skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
Creative, energetic, approachable, and highly motivated.
Genuine interest in working with seniors.
Current First Aid/CPR C certification.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Complete other tasks as requested.
Attends team meetings as requested.

Job Qualification

Education

Diploma in Recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, or equivalent
Gentle persuasion or Montessori preferred
CPR/ First Aid.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of recreational coordinator/activation experience

Other Skills and Abilities

Enjoy working with clients of all ages
Reliability is crucial.
Strong, communication, (oral and written) and exceptional interpersonal and decisionmaking skills.
Ability to handle difficult situations in an objective and consistent manner.
Ability to work independently and to effectively collaborate with a team.
Commitment to continued learning.
Current criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screen

Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients.

Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc.

Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements.

Medical exemptions or any other kinds of requested exemptions based upon Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Bayshore operates in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes.