Recreation Team Member - Long Term Care - Part Time

Schlegel Villages • Ajax, ON

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Village of Millers Creek has an exciting opportunity for a Recreation Team Member to join their team. This is a permanent part-time role located at 1401 Harwood Ave. N., Ajax, with an expected start date in August 2026. The hiring/starting rate for this role is $22.59 per hour. At Schlegel Villages, we are redefining elder care through innovation, Village design, and culture change. We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life enriching experience. We are family owned and operated and take our mission seriously: “to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident”. Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. Equity, diversity and inclusion are ingrained within the Schlegel Culture. Our hiring practices reflect our commitment to human connection and strong relationships; we do not use artificial intelligence in our screening or selection processes.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in/completed diploma or degree recreation/leisure studies and/or gerontology from a community college or university
• Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members
• Support and embrace our resident-centered social culture
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Foster exemplary relationships with residents, their families and the Village team to deliver holistic care that focusses on flexible living and quality of life

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the five domains in Therapeutic Recreation that contribute to an individual’s health
• Knowledge of recreational therapy practices, methods, techniques and opportunities to improve resident’s well-being and holistic health
• An understanding of the relevant sections of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement programs

Benefits

• Competitive salary, and benefits
• Significant opportunities for Growth and Development: Our Leaders come from within
• Ongoing Team Member Appreciation incentives and generous rewards and recognition
• Extended Health Benefits & Retirement Savings
• Individualized Assistance for Team Member Education and Development
• Loans and Scholarships to help our team members realize their greatest potential
• Financial Hardship Support Program: Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund
• A Unique Family Culture: Every Person in Every Village is a branch of our Family Tree

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree