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Recreationist, Temporary Part Time, Adult Day Program (Hildegarde)

Providence Care

Eastern Ontario

On-site

CAD 30,000 - 60,000

Part time

25 days ago

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Kingston is seeking a Recreational Therapist for temporary part-time work. The position involves assessing client needs, planning and facilitating programs, and working collaboratively with the care team. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in recreation studies or equivalent certification and experience working with clients with dementia. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with vacation benefits
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Education and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

  • Must possess a college diploma in recreation and/or leisure studies.
  • Experience working with clients with Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia is preferred.
  • Certifications like Food Handlers and First Aid are assets.

Responsibilities

  • Develop knowledge about clients to meet their individual needs.
  • Plan and evaluate individual and group programs.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Knowledge of client needs assessment
Program planning and development
Team collaboration
Client-centered approaches

Education

Minimum 2 year college diploma in recreation or related field
Current registration with therapeutic recreation association
Job description
Overview

Job Code: 19128
Status: Temporary Part Time (up to 12 months)
Location: Adult Day Program (Hildegarde)
Union: LiUNA PM
Wage: $23.42 - $25.80/hr
Posting Period: September 6, 2025 - September 12, 2025

Responsibilities
  • The Recreationist develops knowledge about clients in order to respond to their individual and group needs through a process of formal and informal assessment.
  • Plans, implements, facilitates, and evaluates individual and group programs suited to the individual needs of the participants.
  • Provides input to the monthly calendar of events utilizing program planning and development.
  • Contributes to client care plans with attention to therapeutic and individualized goals and interventions.
  • Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team with a focus on the client’s best interests.
  • Emphasizes and encourages participation utilizing client-centered approaches tailoring to strengths, abilities, needs, interests, previous lifestyles and values.
  • Transport residents to and from activities.
  • Assists with orientation, integration and ongoing supervision and evaluation of volunteers and students (if required).
  • Adapts recreation interventions and programs to meet the needs and modifications necessary for successful inclusion for all clients.
  • Contributes to the Client Care Plan through assessments and care conferences.
Education & Experience
  • Minimum 2 year college diploma or post diploma certificate in recreation and/or leisure studies, or therapeutic recreation, or gerontology
  • Or active enrollment in such a field of study and completion will be obtained within 1 year
  • Or current registration with recognized therapeutic recreation association in Ontario
  • Eligibility for registration with recognized therapeutic recreation association in Ontario within one year
  • Experience in working with clients with Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia/disabilities
  • DementiAbility Methods: The Montessori Way and Gentle Persuasive Approach preferred
  • Food Handlers Certification and First Aid Certification an asset
Why Work at Providence Care Community Teams
  • Providence Care offers a wide range of community services across Southeastern Ontario
  • Community services striving for excellence in care, education and research
  • Committed to people centered approach to care delivery
  • Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
  • Corporate and service specific orientation for new hires
  • Focus on Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
  • Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
  • Locations in Kingston, Belleville, Brockville, Kingston, Napanee and Sharbot Lake
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