Who We Are
For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
Job Description:
Position Purpose summary:
The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for facilitating recreation programming that meets the needs, interests, and preferences of clients. The Recreation Coordinator will respectfully engage with seniors in person and/or virtually ensuring a positive & enjoyable client experience.
Accountabilities:

Client Services:

• Follow individual goals for participants and document actions on client care plan.
• Facilitate a variety of leisure/ recreational activities according to established recreation plan.
• Engage clients in individual, small, and large group opportunities, which correspond to the identified leisure needs and interests.
• Ensure the safety of the clients while involved in leisure/recreational activities both inside and outside of the building.
• Assist or facilitate as required with the safe arrival and departure of participants.
• Perform room set up and facility cleaning routines daily.
• Decorate building seasonally and in celebration of special events as required.
• Support participants and provide washroom, ambulation, and feeding assistance as required.

• Assist program staff during staff absences for meal and comfort breaks.

  Communication/Administration:

• Follow participant care plan and update as required.

• Maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Report any actual or potential problems/situations to the Program Supervisor or designate.
• Report any identified needs to team members, Program Supervisor and/or on–call designate and caregiver.

• Complete and submit incident reports.

  Human Resources:

• Provide support to staff team as required.

• Provide training, mentoring and orientation to new staff/volunteers/students.

  Property and Equipment:

• Report any property damage, mechanical breakdown of equipment and/or repairs needed in the program.

• Responsible for the organization and maintenance of program supplies/equipment used within the program.

Perform other position related duties as required.

Critical Relationship Management:

• Internal relationships:
• Corps Officer, supervisor, volunteers, staff
• External relationships:
• Community, program clients and their families

MANAGERIAL/Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY:

• This position reports directly to the Adult Day Program Supervisor or designate.
• Uphold all Salvation Army policies, directives, and operating guidelines as contained in the Policy Manual of The Salvation Army London Village.
• Assist the ADP Program Director, Program Supervisor and coworkers in creating and maintaining a high quality, client focused, community program suitable for providing varying levels of care to program participants.
• Participate in program quality assurance initiatives.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of Alzheimer Disease and related dementias and available community resources.
• Study trends and developments in therapeutic recreation and apply as appropriate.
• Represent the Adult Day Program on internal committees, and/or community committees as appropriate.
• Participate in client specific and/or program specific training and ongoing professional development as required.
• Attendance at scheduled staff meetings encouraged.

Please refer the Job description for details