Recreation Programmer St Peters Residence at Chedoke
Recreation Programmer St Peters Residence at Chedoke
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Job Description
St. Peters Residence at Chedoke is seeking casual Recreation Programmers to join their team!
*Starting Bonus: For joining Thrive Group you can earn an additional $500!
St. Peters Residence at Chedoke is a notforprofit 221 bed longterm care residence located in Hamiltons Chedoke community. Built in 2004 the home has seven terraces accommodating 3032 residents on each.
St. Peters Residence at Chedoke offers quality care in a homelike environment nurturing body mind and spirit. Staff deliver care and services based on individual care plans that emphasize best practices and residentcentered care.
As a casual employee you are required to provide a minimum availability of at least 2 shifts per week every other weekend.
Shifts Include:
8:00am4:00pm
12:00pm8:00pm
Thrive Group is proud to be certified as one of Canadas Great Places to Work! In addition we have been recognized an awarded as:
2024/2025 Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Team
2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada
2023 Best Workplaces for Giving Back
Were thrilled to be acknowledged for our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace!
Position Summary:
Provide therapeutic recreation programs that improve and maintain the physical mental social and emotional wellbeing of 30 to 60 long term care residents residing on one or two assigned 30bed Terraces at St. Peters Residence at Chedoke.
Employment Guide:
- College diploma in Recreation or Gerontology as a field of study from an Ontario postsecondary institution or a postsecondary diploma degree or certificate granted from another jurisdiction that the home reasonably believes is equivalent.
- May require post graduate Therapeutic Recreation Certificate and/or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of Alzheimers Disease and other dementias as well as other chronic health challenges (e.g. MS Parkinsons stroke mental illness)
- Proven ability to design therapeutic recreation programs.
- GPAGentle Persuasive Approach in Dementia Care
- Above average empathetic listening and reflective skills.
- Strong leadership skills that are customerservice focussed in keeping with the Care Culture of St. Peters Residence at chedoke.
- Well developed time management organizational and multitasking abilities
- Competent personal computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)
- Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Job Type: Casual
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 ator email
Employment Type
Full Time
