Life Enrichment Coordinator, Rideaucrest Home, Regular Part-Time in Kingston upon Thames

The City of Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government. At the City of Kingston, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential elements of a thriving workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team. As we continue to grow, we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. The City of Kingston views diversity as its strength and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities.

As staff, you play a pivotal role in enhancing people's lives by delivering exceptional, customer-centered services of the highest quality. Within our highly ethical environment, you'll embrace accountability by consistently going above and beyond, actively listening to our customers, creatively addressing their needs, and maintaining unwavering respect for all individuals you serve. As a result, you'll become an integral part of our qualified and dynamic team, recognized for its compassion, excellence, integrity, inclusivity, and adaptability.

Position Summary

The Life Enrichment Coordinator is responsible for the delivery and facilitation of age appropriate social, recreational, and leisure programs for residents based on and responsive to the abilities, strengths, needs, interests, goals and former lifestyles of each resident. Support the spiritual, physical therapeutic and rehabilitation services for residents and integrate volunteers, family members and students into the programs and services of the facility.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, organize and provide recreation, leisure, rehabilitative and educational activities for all residents to occur within the home and/or community.
• Provide assistance or adaptations to facilitate resident’s participation in activities.
• Conduct new admission assessments for individual resident recreational and social needs.
• Assist with integration of volunteers, family members and students into the programs of the facility.
• Orient, train, direct and instruct volunteers and student placements as assigned.
• Regularly record resident progress notes to report any changes in residents; provide accurate and current reports and documentation of services provided and other data as required.
• Supervise and mentor students and volunteers working in Life Enrichment as required.
• Conduct program evaluations through interviews, observations, surveys to assess effectiveness of programs and future planning.
• Work flexible hours to offer and/or accommodate Resident programs as well as volunteer services, on weekends and evenings.
• Identify and report safety hazards, conduct regular safety inspections and follow safe working practices.

Qualifications, Competencies

• 2‑year diploma in recreation, leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience in planning, executing, and evaluating activities within a long‑term care or community service environment.
• First Aid Certification and Food Handlers Certification an asset.
• Must demonstrate corporate values of Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation.

Skills, Abilities, Work Demands

• Able to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to supervise and direct others.
• Experience in program development.
• Experience conducting personal interviews, public speaking and presentation skills is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, tested at the basic level.
• Work flexible schedules as required to provide continuity of programs and services, including evenings and weekends.
• Proof of recent screening for Tuberculosis (TB).
• Proof of immunity to communicable diseases.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory criminal record check, including Vulnerable Sector.

Closing Statement

Please apply to Career Opportunities at: www.cityofkingston.ca/Careers. Please inform us of any accommodations we need to make to ensure a barrier‑free recruitment experience. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) at any stage in the recruitment process. We’re happy to provide more information if you email us at HRCity@cityofkingston.ca. Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational degrees, diplomas and/or certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The City of Kingston may utilize artificial intelligence (AI)‑assisted tools throughout the recruitment process. All final hiring decisions are made by qualified municipal staff. Please ensure to check any spam or junk folders for any emails coming from a City of Kingston account.