Recreation Programmer

United States Digital Space LLC; Laguna Niguel (CA); On-site; USD 29,859 - 38,390; Full time

Job summary

The Recreation Programmer role in Richmond Hill focuses on designing, developing, implementing and evaluating group and individualized wellness programs for frail seniors in an Adult Day Program. You will collaborate with Day Program staff to deliver meaningful activities that promote health, safety, and social engagement.

Ideal candidates hold a degree or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field, have at least two years of experience, and possess strong communication and

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Social Service Worker Gerontology or related field.
• Minimum 2 years on the job experience.
• Understands the concepts of health and wellness as it pertains to therapeutic program planning.
• Experience working with dementia and cognitive impairment clients.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in developing partnerships to enhance therapeutic programming.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Actively participates as a team member and works with others to achieve common goals.
• Understands proper body mechanics for safe assistance with clients.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Database, PowerPoint or Publisher).
• Current certification in Food Handler’s Course, standard First Aid & CPR required.
• Training in Montessori principles for dementia programming an asset.
• Fluency in both official languages (English & French) and/or other language(s), an asset.
• GPA-Gentle Persuasive Approach certification an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement and evaluate group and individualized wellness programs for frail seniors in an Adult Day Program.
• Collaborate with Day Program Supervisor and staff to keep programs fresh and engaging.

Skills

Program design

Wellness programming

Communication skills

Team player

Microsoft Office

Montessori dementia asset

Bilingual English/French

Education

Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Database

Job description

RECREATION PROGRAMMER

Full-time, 35 hours per week

8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, Richmond Hill area

The South Asian Adult Day Program (ADP) is a full-day community-based program, offering respite to caregivers and providing older adults and persons with age related conditions with individualized plans of care. The program includes a variety of social and wellness activities, companionship, nutritious snacks, and lunch, in a safe, friendly, and caring environment while addressing social isolation for older adults. Activities include exercise, mental stimulation, crafts, relaxation programs, entertainment, health promotion, and disease prevention.

If you are enthusiastic about planning new, innovative programs on a daily basis to keep the program fresh and interesting, we’d like to hear from you!

The Role

Reporting to the Day Program Supervisor, you will design, develop, implement and evaluate group and individualized wellness programs for frail seniors in an Adult Day Program.

What you bring to the position

• Degree or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Social Service Worker Gerontology or related field.
• Minimum 2 years on the job experience
• Understands the concepts of health and wellness as it pertains to therapeutic program planning.
• Experience working with dementia and cognitive impairment clients.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in developing partnerships to enhance therapeutic programming.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Actively participates as a team member and works with others to achieve common goals.
• Understands proper body mechanics for safe assistance with clients.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Database, PowerPoint or Publisher).
• Current certification in Food Handler’s Course, standard First Aid & CPR required.
• Training in Montessori principles for dementia programming an asset.
• Fluency in both official languages (English & French) and/or other language(s), an asset.
• GPA-Gentle Persuasive Approach certification an asset.

the company IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Accommodation will be provided to individuals with disability, upon request