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

Thrive Group Canada•Hamilton, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Peter's Residence at Chedoke is seeking a part-time Recreation Programmer to join their team. This role involves providing therapeutic recreation programs that aim to improve and maintain the physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being of 30 to 60 long-term care residents residing on one or two assigned 30-bed Terraces. The position supports residents on a secure unit, with shifts from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm and every other weekend. St. Peter's Residence at Chedoke is a not-for-profit 221-bed long-term care residence committed to quality care in a home-like environment, nurturing body, mind, and spirit through resident-centered care plans.

Requirements

College diploma in Recreation or Gerontology as a field of study from an Ontario postsecondary institution or a postsecondary diploma, degree or certificate granted from another jurisdiction that the home reasonably believes is equivalent.
May require post graduate Therapeutic Recreation Certificate and/or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease, and other dementias, as well as other chronic health challenges (e.g. MS, Parkinsons, stroke, mental illness…)
Proven ability to design therapeutic recreation programs.
GPA-Gentle Persuasive Approach in Dementia Care
Above average empathetic, listening and reflective skills.
Strong leadership skills that are customer-service focussed in keeping with the "Care Culture" of St. Peter's Residence at chedoke.
Well developed time management, organizational, and multi-tasking abilities
Competent personal computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office…)
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic recreation programs that improve and maintain the physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being of 30 to 60 long term care residents residing on one or two assigned 30-bed Terraces at St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke.