Activity Coordinator

Location

Saskatoon, SK | Canada

Job description

Job No: LCC1112

Location: Luther Tower, Saskatoon

Employment Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 18 Mar 2024 CST

The Organization:

Since 1955, LutherCare Communities has been a leader in providing programs, services, and housing to residents across Saskatchewan with the highest quality of care and support.

Our Team Members provide caring services to residents and clients throughout Saskatchewan in our Seniors Independent Living Communities, Intermediate Care Homes, Long-Term Care, Group Homes for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, and programs like the Seniors Day Program and the Luther Seniors Centre.

LutherCare is proud to offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of all entrusted to our care. These services are fully accredited to meet our commitment to excellence.

Discover the LutherCare Advantage:

At LutherCare, we prioritize our Team Members well-being by offering a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Enhanced Vacation Entitlement
• Personal Days Off
• 3sHealth and Dental Benefits
• Group Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Pension Plan
• Employee Family Assistance Program

Join Our Team as an Activity Coordinator:

In line with LutherCare Communities' Vision, Mission, and Values, we are actively seeking a passionate Activity Coordinator to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role involves planning, coordinating, and facilitating educational, social, recreational, and wellness activities for tenants and Team Members. The position also entails organizing various programs with flexibility in working hours, occasionally extending beyond regular day shifts to include evenings or weekends.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Education
• Post-secondary experience in a related discipline (e.g., Therapeutic Recreation Diploma)
• Valid driver’s license and clear driver’s abstract

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience working effectively with seniors, preferably in a recreation programming capacity
• Excellent administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheets, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and MS Publisher
• Sensitivity, patience, and concern in providing quality service to residents
• Positive adaptability to change and a proactive approach to quality improvement
• Effective collaboration with tenants, committees, contractors, and other departments of LCC
• Time and priority management skills with the ability to respond positively to multiple interruptions
• Independent work capability and initiative-taking
• Creativity in developing programs with limited resources
• Knowledge of principles of Gerontology
• Willingness to operate the transport bus

Diversity and Inclusion:

We believe in the power of diversity, and we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment at LutherCare Communities. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.

Applicants must provide a criminal background check including the vulnerable sector search prior to employment.

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