Job Posting Date: June 18th, 2020 Closing Date: June 25th, 2020 Start Date: As soon as possible
The Mount Continuing Care Community is looking for a Activities Coordinator temporary in our long-term care facility in Charlottetown, PEI. The Mount Continuing Care Community is committed to providing the highest quality of care guided by our core values; compassion, respect, and hospitality. If you are highly motivated, energetic, caring, and dedicated to person-centered care then we are looking for you! This position reports to the administrator and assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability for the delivery of recreational therapy and activities in our continuing care community.
Main responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Recruit, supervise and train volunteers.
Plan weekly/or monthly calendars and create day to day activity programs.
Record resident attendance.
Coordinate entertainers.
Report changes in resident’s physical well being to the RN or DON.
Decorate for functions and holidays.
Maintain a Resident Council.
Plan, coordinate, and participate in outings.
Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
Other duties as required.
The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications (please note only candidates with the following qualifications will be considered):
Education from a Recreational Therapy Program/related field or equivalent experience.
Experience as an activities coordinator in Long Term Care an asset.
Experience with seniors, specifically in dementia care.
A valid criminal record check and vulnerable sector check.
Ability to work independently and be self sufficient.
Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Office, calendar based software, and email.
Experience with Social media
Up to date CPR training.
Up to date immunizations and TB testing.
An appropriate class of drivers license may be required.
GPA and TLR training.
We offer:
Competitive salary
Employee rate gym membership
Employee rate meal plan
Wage: $15.00-18.00 per hour depending on experience.
Shifts may range from 3 to 12 hours, with a combination of days, evening, weekends, holidays. The successful applicant must be able to work a combination of shifts, with flexibility.