Job Description

Job description

For everyone there are key people, activities and events which engage them in life and give meaning to their day. It is the responsibility of all the staff to get to know what those are for our Residents and to assist in connecting or reconnecting them to those persons or activities which are important to them. Everyone working at WestPark Lodge is expected to contribute to the engagement and joy of Residents, but the Recreation Coordinator and Recreation staff, as well as Key Workers assigned to Residents, have a special obligation to promote this.

Resident Care Strategy

Choices in Community Living believes that Resident care is centered around our Residents' individual experience. With the mission of providing excellent care in comfortable, joyful environments, our Resident Care Strategy directs staff by focusing on six important tenets: Welcome (and other defining moments), Personalization, Living our Values, Accountability, Sharing/Communicating/Updating, and focus on the TEAM. It is the responsibility of the Recreation Coordinator to ensure that the Resident Care Strategy is evident in our processes and staff knowledge, and is as successful as measured by our Residents' happiness.

Recreation Program Planning

Recreation planning is the heart of what makes life at WestPark great. The Recreation Co Ordinator will:

Assist in the Resident Orientation process Determining individual and overall interests of Residents Developing and maintaining Resident profiles to ensure they are accurate Develop life enrichment activities and events that meet mental, emotional, cultural, physical, social, spiritual and sensory needs of Residents Assist in promoting activities where Residents can be involved in daily activities of the Lodge Direct other recreation staff in recreation programming Familiarize self with community resources which can be used for recreation programs - e.g. local musicians, school groups Engage family participation in recreation programs Liaise with AHS staff - RNs, OTs, PTs, RTs - for input and support of recreation programs Encourage and support Resident social clubs/associations, Host Resident council meeting Evaluate activities and events so they continue to be based on Resident interest and participation Developing monthly Recreation Calendar Developing monthly Newsletter.

Recreation Program Implementation

The Recreation Coordinator is responsible to deliver recreation programs and assist other staff in doing the same.

Create monthly recreation calendar and newsletter, assist in distributing monthly Recreation Calendar and Newsletter before the first day of the month Ensure monthly Calendar and Newsletter information is communicated to Residents in a manner that is understood by them Provide resources and instruction for staff to initiate spontaneous and planned programming for Residents daily Provide information to Residents/Resident Advocates pertaining to recreational activities offered within the community Ensure Residents are personally invited to participate in programs Lead activities as required Monitor and document activity and event participation Encourage and support both autonomy and group interaction.

Volunteer Recruitment and Supervision

The Recreation Coordinator will promote the understanding of the importance of volunteers to paid staff, and the need to support volunteers who will be considered as part of the Recreation Service staff.

Determining volunteer needs at WestPark Lodge Creating volunteer positions where volunteer skills and interests match Volunteer Service requirements Participate in interview and selection process of volunteers as required Monitor volunteer orientation, and participate as required Organize educational and training opportunities for volunteers Organize daily tasks for volunteers.

Quality Assurance

Ensure Best Practices are evident with the delivery of services to Residents Ensure compliance to organizational, departmental, and positional policies and procedures Ensure government regulations and standards are adhered to - Supportive Living Accommodation Standards, Alberta Health Continuing Care Standards, Public Health Standards Assist in gathering, analyzing, and responding to Resident and family/advocate feedback Ensure feedback is used to enhance Recreation Service to Residents Ensure Residents are provided with social and leisure opportunities that enhance their well-being and social needs and that they express satisfaction with the Recreation Service Ensure information is managed in a manner that protects the privacy and personal information of Residents.

Inventory Management

Monitor Recreation Service equipment and supplies, and ensure adequate supplies are available for required activities/events Ensure supplies are found in designated locations.

Information Management

Develop and maintain Resident recreational interest profiles Ensure documentation accurately reflects changes in Resident needs and that Resident recreational profiles are updated and accurate. Develop and maintain Resident recreational records

Safe Work Procedures

It is important that personnel adhere to safe work procedures while performing their duties. To support this outcome the Recreation Coordinator must:

Familiarize self with Operational Policies and Procedures, Licensing Standards, and Continuing Care Standards e.g. responding to Residents' opinions and comments regarding social or leisure activities Familiarize self with Emergency Response Plans and their implementation Familiarize self with chemical usage, equipment usage, housekeeping and laundry processes Enter any Recreation Service issues into Recreation Service Logbook Understand the consequences of unsafe work conditions - e.g. clutter and wet floors can lead to injuries Ensure that outbreaks of illness are minimized.

Required Competencies (To be used for Performance Evaluations):

Knowledge of Employment Environment Integrity Job Knowledge Job Performance Job Productivity Administrative Duties Initiative Dependability Resourcefulness Teamwork Openness and Adaptability Communication

Education and Experience Requirements:

Previous experience working with Seniors and Recreation Services Degree/ Diploma in Recreation Coordination, Recreation Therapy Degree or Diploma or equivalent may be considered Management related experience

We are only as successful to the measure our Residents are engaged and happy!

We thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $15.61-$42.05 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Paid time off RRSP match
Work Location: In person