Recreationist

The Terraces Memory Residence has an opportunity for a

RECREATIONIST

Shift Type: Day, alternate weekends (subject to change)

Union: OPSEU 595

At Baycrest Terraces, leisure is an important component of both quality of life and well-being. It allows individuals opportunities for self-determination and utilization of strengths while engaging in meaningful leisure, which is the foundation of Therapeutic Recreation services. This position will be working with residents on our Memory Care Floor.

• Works with the Terraces Recreation team to develop therapeutic programs for Memory Care Floor
• Providing departmental program coverage, including occasional evening and weekend work
• Design and lead innovative individual and group programs based on residents’ needs
• Ability and flexibility to execute spontaneous programming when resident needs arise
• Work with Volunteers and other staff to identify and monitor resident needs
• Facilitate the provision of intergenerational programming
• Contribute to the multi-disciplinary care team
• Coordinate services with other staff/departments
• Develop and maintain inventory of program supplies
• Adhere to infection control practices, policies and procedures

• Minimum 2-year College Diploma in Recreation or Activation or equivalent
• Member in good standing with TRO or APO
• Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating creative recreation programming
• Skill working with the frail and cognitively impaired older adults
• Ability to work independently and as a part of the interdisciplinary team, and effectively manage challenging situations
• Ability to speak a second language such as Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian or Hungarian would be an asset
• Certificate in U-First and/or Alzheimer Society for Dementia Care Training Program (DCTP) preferred
• Knowledge of community resources would be an asset
• Computer skills and the ability to work with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Publisher

Additional Benefits:

• Vacation Entitlement
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program