Recreation Assistant – Casual (#2025-05)

Atikokan General Hospital; Atikokan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atikokan General Hospital is seeking a Recreation Assistant to lead and implement recreational programs for long-term care residents. This role involves ensuring service continuity in the absence of the Recreation Coordinator, with responsibilities tailored to meet client needs. Ideal candidates will possess a degree or diploma in recreation studies and experience working with the geriatric population. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in recreation fields is an asset.
• Experience working with geriatric population required.
• CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in program planning and organizing leisure activities.
• Ensure programs meet individual client needs.
• Provide coverage for Full-Time Recreation Coordinator as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Mentoring

Adaptability

Program Development

Physical Strength

Computer Literacy

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in recreation and leisure studies or related field

Education or experience related to Gerontology

Job description

Classification: Permanent, Casual

Shift: N/A

Rate of Pay: $31.79-$32.34/hour

Reference #: 2025-05

Department: Extended Care Wing

Start Date: ASAP

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Long-Term Care Manager, the Recreation Assistant is responsible for leading and/or assisting in program planning, organizing, and implementing recreation and leisure programs for the residents of the Extended Care Wing. Recreation programs are to be appropriate and relevant to individual client needs, interests and abilities. The purpose of this position is to have service continuity in the event of an extended absence of the Recreation Coordinator or to meet existing needs. The hours for this position are on an as needed basis. Coverage of the Full-Time Recreation Coordinator will be at the discretion of the Nurse Manager and will depend on the length of absence of the Full-Time Recreation Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field is considered an asset (or enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field).
• Education or experience related to the field of Gerontology.
• Experience working in Long-Term Care or with the geriatric population.
• Certificate in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Mandatory Covid-19 vaccination.

SKILLS & COMPETENCES

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources.
• Experience with mentoring and teaching team members.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Experience in program development.
• Must have the physical strength, flexibility, and endurance to perform the role.
• Computer literacy for windows applications and documentation software.

Apply with resume and cover letter – quoting the reference number – in confidence to:

Human Resources

Atikokan General Hospital, 120 Dorothy Street

Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0

Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

NOTE: Applicants who require accommodations in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources for support using the above contact information.

Atikokan General Hospital is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected in the recruitment process will be contacted.