Recreationist

Description

RECREATIONIST

This is a continuous posting based on operational need and will be used to create an eligibility list to fill upcoming opportunities within the next twelve months. The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. The positions are casual and temporary.

SALARY

$28.58 per hour

This position is a unionized roles with CUPE Local 905 Long Term Care

WHAT WE OFFER

DEFINED BENEFIT PENSIONS PROGRAM - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.

DISCOUNTS AND INCENTIVES - Enjoy corporate discounts from a variety of local businesses such as gyms and fitness studios Canadas Wonderland Telus or Rogers phone plans and the Personal or Cooperators insurance. Dont forget to take advantage of our Apple Employee Purchasing program!

EMPLOYER OF CHOICE - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.

BENEFITS AND WELLNESS - A healthcare spending account of $1750. Access to 24 / 7 Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). For Casual roles : 4% and 10% in lieu of vacation and benefits on all paid hours.

INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE WORKPLACE - Creating an environment which recognizes and celebrates all dimensions of diversity and inclusion.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position is responsible for the planning implementation and evaluation of social recreational restorative and activation programs for residents of the Long Term Care facilities to promote social intellectual physical emotional and spiritual well-being and to ensure clients and visitors are provided with services that reflect the Branchs commitment to a safe secure and customer focused environment..

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in recreation and leisure studies therapeutic recreation kinesiology or other related field.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working in a long term care facility in planning organizing and delivering activation programs for seniors.
• Knowledge of the concepts of restorative care as applied in a Long Term Care setting.
• As a condition of employment candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act (.79 / 10).

This is a continuous posting based on operational need and will be used to create an eligibility list to fill upcoming opportunities within the next twelve months. The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time. The positions are casual and temporary.

Employment Type : Hourly

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1