Job Description

Job No: LCC1061 Location: Luther Tower, Saskatoon Employment Status: Full-Time, Permanent Closing Date: 8 Dec 2023 CST



About Us: LutherCare Communities (LCC) is a leading provider of housing and supportive healthcare services and has been for over 65 years. LCC is a hybrid organization comprised of a number of companies that include for-profit and not-for-profit. Services include long-term care, community day programs for adults, seniors\xe2\x80\x99 housing, home support, intermediate care homes, group living homes, and subsidized family housing. These services are fully accredited, showing our commitment to provide excellence in care, shelter, and support. Taking a resident-first, all-inclusive approach, LCC seeks to ensure it maintains the integrity of the organization by always focusing on its residents. LCC does this by placing value on resident\xe2\x80\x99s interests, feedback and guidance, engagement, and collaborative leadership. Discover the LutherCare Advantage: At LutherCare, we prioritize our employees\' well-being by offering a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Enhanced Vacation Entitlement
• Personal Days Off
• 3sHealth and Dental Benefits
• Group Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Pension Plan
• Employee Family Assistance Program

Join Our Team as an Activity Coordinator: In line with LutherCare Communities\' Vision, Mission, and Values, we are actively seeking a passionate Activity Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role involves planning, coordinating, and facilitating educational, social, recreational, and wellness activities for tenants and staff. The position also entails organizing various programs with flexibility in working hours, occasionally extending beyond regular day shifts to include evenings or weekends. Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Education
• Post-secondary experience in a related discipline (e.g., Therapeutic Recreation Diploma)
• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and clear driver\xe2\x80\x99s abstract

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience working effectively with seniors, preferably in a recreation programming capacity
• Excellent administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheets, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and MS Publisher
• Sensitivity, patience, and concern in providing quality service to residents
• Positive adaptability to change and a proactive approach to quality improvement
• Effective collaboration with tenants, committees, contractors, and other departments of LCC
• Time and priority management skills with the ability to respond positively to multiple interruptions
• Independent work capability and initiative-taking
• Creativity in developing programs with limited resources
• Knowledge of principles of Gerontology
• Willingness to operate the transport bus

Diversity and Inclusion: We believe in the power of diversity, and we\'re dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment at LutherCare Communities. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply. Note: Applicants must provide a criminal background check, including the vulnerable sector search, prior to employment. A Safe and Caring Continuum of Living\xe2\x84\xa2 for all.