Activity Coordinator

Saskatoon, SK, CA, Canada

Job Description

The Organization:





Founded in 1955 as the Lutheran Sunset Home of Saskatoon, LutherCare Communities provides excellence in care, housing, and community services within a nurturing Christian environment.


The Position:





The Activity Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, conducting and assisting residents and staff with educational, social, recreational and wellness needs. The Activity Coordinator will organize or help organize programs, as well as assist residents to and from planned programs. The Activity Coordinator will at times work closely with the Tenant Services Coordinator and have the ability to assume the responsibilities of the Tenant Services Coordinator when requested. Hours of work may not be limited to day shifts as some activities and programs may require evening or weekend shifts.



LutherCare offers a competitive compensation package. Benefits Include:



- Health care benefits - Accidental death and dismemberment insurance



- Dental benefits - Employee family assistance program



- Vision benefits - Pension plan contributions shared with LutherCare



- Long term disability benefits - Paid sick leave



- Group life benefits - Enhanced vacation entitlement


The Applicants:





Applicants would typically qualify for this position with:


Grade 12 Post-secondary experience in a related discipline (ie: Therapeutic Recreation Diploma, Kinesiology Degree, etc.) Valid driver's license and clear driver's abstract Previous experience working with seniors preferably in a recreation programming capacity Sufficient experience to satisfactorily perform responsibilities of the position Excellent administrative, organizational and interpersonal skills Established ability to work effectively with seniors Proficient in word processing, and spreadsheets including Microsoft Word and Excel. Successfully demonstrates sensitivity, patience and concern in providing quality service to residents Positively adapts to change and seeks out opportunities for quality improvement Effectively works with residents, committees, contractors and other departments of LCC Effectively manages time, and priorities while positively responding to multiple interruptions through the day Consistently displays independence and initiative. Consistently able to develop creative and inventive programs with limited resources Demonstrable knowledge of principles of Gerontology Willingness to operate the bus

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.



LutherCare Communities wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Successful applicants are required to submit a satisfactory criminal record check including the vulnerable sector search.



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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2565357
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Saskatoon, SK, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned