Part-Time Recreation Programmer (St. Peter's Residence at Chedoke)

STARTING BONUS! For joining the Thrive Group team you can earn an additional $500!

St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke is a not for profit 221 bed long-term care residence that features high quality living in a home like environment. "Privacy, dignity and caring" is the philosophy we live by. If you are an individual who values Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility and Excellence then we would like to hear from you!

Please be advised that this posting is open to members of CLAC Local 302 bargaining unit members. If unfulfilled in that process applicants from Thrive Group Organizations will be considered. If unfulfilled by that process other external applicants will be considered.

Are you looking for a job with an organization that values a strong workplace culture? By joining St. Peter's Residence, you’ll be joining an organization that is:

Great Place to Work certified! (2023)

Named on the Best Employers in Ontario list (2023)

Named on the Best Employers in Healthcare list (2023)

We are currently hiring Part-Time Recreation Programmers to join our team. This position will offer you a competitive wage, paid orientation and on-going professional development opportunities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate resident focused therapeutic recreation programs/interventions throughout the home on assigned terrace

Deal tactfully with residents, resident’s families, and visitors, as well as with all health care team members

Strong focus on customer service excellence in the delivery of recreation initiatives

Work collaboratively with other recreation team members in the planning of special events as assigned

Encourage opportunities for residents to share their interests and skills within the facility and within community settings

Maintain appropriate resident and department records including MDS-RAI documentation, evaluation of planned programs, tracking of individual participation through an online attendance system, and other departmental administrative tasks as assigned

The above tasks are representative but not all-inclusive

Requirements:

College Diploma or University Degree in Therapeutic Recreation require

Experience working in a Long-Term Care environment and working knowledge of dementia

Experience working with volunteers

Strong focus on customer service excellence in the delivery of recreation initiatives

GPA trained

Certified in First Aid/CPR or willing to obtain

Background in Montessori based programming and Multi-Sensory environments for persons with dementia

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to facilitate and lead groups confidently

Must be/become knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights and endeavour to promote it

Must support MOHLTC-Ministry of Health Long Term Care standards, as well as the policies and procedures of St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke

Must maintain the minimum availability of every other weekend and an additional 2 shifts per pay period

Personal Characteristics:

Demonstrated ability to work safely and efficiently with minimal supervision.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to facilitate and engage persons with dementia.

Proven organizational and time management skills.

Able to work independently and as a team player.

Able to meet physical requirements necessary to carry out job effectively, which include: lifting, standing for extended lengths of time, walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling at regular frequencies throughout shift.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights and endeavour to promote it.

Must support MOHLTC-Ministry of Health Long Term Care standards, as well as the policies and procedures of St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke and departmental policies and procedures

At Thrive Group, we embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment to this is directly linked to our organizational values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility, and Excellence. Thrive Group strives to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the residents, clients, and customers we serve and are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience through the recruitment and selection process. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at or email

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