If you have the passion, innovation, and drive to enhance older adult lives on a daily basis, in a state of the art Retirement Community, this Recreation Lead "Cruise Director" position may be for you.
Qualifications:
- A community college diploma/university degree in recreation/activation or a university degree in psychology, sociology or gerontology plus a certificate in recreation/activation.
- SMART Serve certificate required
- Previous experience working with seniors, preferably in a retirement/community setting.
- Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, creativity and high motivation.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate others (staff, students, volunteers).
- Familiarity with community resources an asset.
- Familiarity with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word for Windows or other word processors or programs as needed an asset.
- Valid driver’s license, and, willingness to obtain special class license (B or E).
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement and evaluate leisure programs and services to meet the psychosocial, physical, intellectual and spiritual needs of all residents.
- Provide opportunities wherever possible to involve residents in the planning, provision and evaluation of leisure, educational and fundraising activities.
- Assess individual resident needs and provide ongoing documentation of resident progress.
- Coordinate the Volunteer program including recruitment, training, supervision and evaluation
- Promote the activity program and the residence through monthly activity calendars, newsletters, coverage of events by local newspapers, etc.
- Manage departmental budget.
- Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary and management teams, regarding both resident care and residence operations.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour
