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recreation coordinator

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Employer details Lakeridge Heights Retirement Residence

Job details

*Lakeridge Heights Retirement Residence *is now accepting applications for the specialized role of: *Recreation Coordinator* _*Job Summary:*_ Reporting to the Wellness Director, the *Recreation Coordinator* will assist to program and develop a person- centered approach to activities for residents with early dementia, identifying the needs of each resident and provide an environment where residents are free to be themselves. This model values the emotional intelligence of each participant and have core beliefs that everyone living with dementia has a unique story which has meaning and matters and where each journey will be individual. _*Qualifications:*_ * Must have a caring heart and willingness to serve others * Must have completed a course in dementia with two years? experience in geriatric activation/recreation. Personal Support Worker qualifications an asset * Ability to multi- task * Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills. * Flexible schedule; ability to work days and/or weekends as required. * Excellent communication skills. * Knowledge of community resources and program development * Tech savvy is an asset * Knowledge of program development is an asset. If interested, please submit your resume for review. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected to proceed in the selection process will be contacted. _We are committed to providing accommodation in the recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, upon request. The accommodation provided will take into account the applicant?s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process or in order to successfully submit your application, please contact us._ Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Schedule: * Day shift * Evening shift * Weekends as needed Ability to commute/relocate: * Whitby, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: * Dementia care: 1 year (required) Work Location: In person