Part-Time Recreation Programmer (St. Peter's Residence at Chedoke)

STARTING BONUS! For joining the Thrive Group team you can earn an additional $500!

St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke is a not for profit 221 bed long-term care residence that features high quality living in a home like environment.

Privacy, dignity and caring" is the philosophy we live by. If you are an individual who values Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility and Excellence then we would like to hear from you!

Thrive Group is also excited to say that we are certified as one of Canada's Great Places to Work® as well as :

• Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada (2024)
• Named on the Best Workplaces for Giving Back list (2023)

We are currently hiring a Temporary Part-Time Recreation Programmer to join our team.This position will offer you a competitive wage, paid orientation and on-going professional development opportunities.

Duties / Responsibilities :

Plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate resident focused therapeutic recreation programs / interventions throughout the home on assigned terrace

• Deal tactfully with residents, resident’s families, and visitors, as well as with all health care team members
• Strong focus on customer service excellence in the delivery of recreation initiatives
• Work collaboratively with other recreation team members in the planning of special events as assigned
• Encourage opportunities for residents to share their interests and skills within the facility and within community settings
• Maintain appropriate resident and department records including MDS-RAI documentation, evaluation of planned programs, tracking of individual participation through an online attendance system, and other departmental administrative tasks as assigned
• The above tasks are representative but not all-inclusive

Requirements :

• College Diploma or University Degree in Therapeutic Recreation require
• Experience working in a Long-Term Care environment and working knowledge of dementia
• Experience working with volunteers
• Strong focus on customer service excellence in the delivery of recreation initiatives
• GPA trained
• Certified in First Aid / CPR or willing to obtain
• Background in Montessori based programming and Multi-Sensory environments for persons with dementia
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to facilitate and lead groups confidently
• Must be / become knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights and endeavour to promote it
• Must support MOHLTC-Ministry of Health Long Term Care standards, as well as the policies and procedures of St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke
• Must maintain the minimum availability of every other weekend and an additional 2 shifts per pay period.

Personal Characteristics :

• Demonstrated ability to work safely and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to facilitate and engage persons with dementia.
• Proven organizational and time management skills.
• Able to work independently and as a team player.
• Able to meet physical requirements necessary to carry out job effectively, which include : lifting, standing for extended lengths of time, walking, bending, crouching, and kneeling at regular frequencies throughout shift.

Conditions of Employment :

• Must be knowledgeable of the Resident Bill of Rights and endeavour to promote it.
• Must support MOHLTC-Ministry of Health Long Term Care standards, as well as the policies and procedures of St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke and departmental policies and procedures

At Thrive Group, we embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment to this is directly linked to our organizational values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility, and Excellence.

Thrive Group strives to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the residents, clients, and customers we serve and are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience through the recruitment and selection process.

Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 289-309-8477 or email [email protected]