Senior Wellness & 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

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