Westbury Estates Senior Living - Recreation Coordinator

Our client Westbury Estates Senior Living, is looking for a full-time Recreation Coordinator to join their team! Westbury Estates Seniors Living is a personal care home set in Southlands, St. John's.

What you will be doing:

• Creating and making bookings for the monthly recreation calendar under the direction of the Director of Recreation
• Considering requests and needs of residents when creating and scheduling programs, and planning accordingly
• Planning activities with an emphasis on the five domains of wellness:
  • Physical
  • Spiritual
  • Intellectual
  • Emotional
  • Social
• Completing recreation assessments and documentation as required
• Displaying a positive attitude and team spirit
• Working with older adults and individuals with dementia and other cognitive or medical diagnosis
• Leading group activities, including exercise classes, music, etc.
• Performing tasks that include bending, lifting, and stooping

What you will bring:

• Post Secondary education in a Therapeutic Recreation or related field
• Dementia passport or equivalent education considered an asset
• 3-5 years experience in a congregate living environment
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Knowledge of program delivery and various domains of health
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to comfortably participate in one-on-one and large group settings
• Proficient use of computers and MS Office Suite
• Valid First Aid and CPR certificate
• Up to date Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check
• Provide a medical, 2 Step TB screen, and immunization record
• Valid Driver's Licence considered an asset
• Alternating weekend availability

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals, and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, gender identity, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require this job advertisement in an alternative format, please contact Chad Decker at chad@peoplestuffnl.ca or (709) 697-2423.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.