Job Description: 1 year Maternity leave contract
Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of seniors by promoting healthy living and the importance of social and recreational participation? Then continue reading…this could be the most rewarding opportunity you may ever come across.
We are currently seeking a 11 month Maternity Leave contract Recreation Coordinator to join our Long-Term Care team at Saint Luke’s Place in Cambridge.
Reports to:
Life Enrichment and Programs Manager
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As an integral member of our Programs Department, the Recreation Aide will share their passion for the evolving needs and desires of older persons by developing and implementing small and large group programs, supporting, and embracing a resident-centered social culture, assisting in identifying and assessing the residents needs to develop fulfilling activities and foster exemplary resident/family relations.
To be successful in this role the ideal candidate will have:
- A Post-Secondary Certificate or Diploma in Recreation and Leisure studies, and/or Gerontology
- At least one year of experience in programs at a long-term care facility
- Computer software knowledge
- Good organizational and communication skills
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- A current Police Vulnerable Sector Screen
Benefits of Working at Saint Luke’s Place:
- Recent approval for 51 new Long Term Care beds; an exciting time to be part of the team as we continue to grow and redevelop
- Our team members have a passion for excellence and innovation; not only having the right skills and knowledge, but more importantly, share the organizational values.
- Shift times: 8:30am-4:30pm, 11:30am-7:30pm including every other weekend
- Uniform- Scrubs
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited to an interview will be contacted.
Saint Luke’s Place is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for a position with our company and require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: From $23.87 per hour
Experience:
- Long Term Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Gerontology Certificate (preferred)
- Recreation and Leisure Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
