Recreationist

**Job Code: 7167**

**Status**: Casual

**Location**: Hildegarde (Adult Day Program)

**Union**: LiUNA

**Wage**: $22.37- $23.36

**Posting Period: April 22, 2023 - April 28, 2023**

The Recreationist works as a member of the team to deliver high-quality, person-centered care for the clients of the Adult Day Program (Hildegarde Centre). The Recreationist is involved in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating a varied activity program for clients with dementia related illnesses. This will provide clients with opportunities for maintaining optimal physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being, respecting the vision and values of Providence Care Centre.

**Education & Experience**:

- Graduate from an approved diploma or degree program in any of the following: Recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, Behaviour Sciences or other related field; or must be enrolled in such a program and graduated within one (1) year of hire
- 2 years’ experience with older clients in long-term care settings or other health care settings.
- Experience in working with clients with Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia/disabilities.
- Food handling certificate or completion prior to start date
- CPR Basic Rescuer and first aid certification preferred
- Training in Gentle Persuasive Approach [GPA] preferred
- Successful completion of a course on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia and/or proven experience working with individuals with Dementia preferred.
- Completion of Montessori training program preferred
- Bilingual (English and French) preferred

**Position Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Develops knowledge about clients in order to respond to the individual and group needs through a process of formal and informal assessment
- Actively participates on the team.
- Plans, implements and evaluates individual and group programs suited to the individual needs of the clients and consistent with the overall activity program
- Transport clients to and from activities
- Develops volunteer/student run programs and uses established procedures to request volunteers, and assist with orientation, ongoing supervision and evaluation (if required) of volunteers and students
- Adapts programs to the changing needs of clients and provides necessary supplies and equipment

**Why Work at Providence Care Community Teams**
- Providence Care offers a wide range of community services across Southeastern Ontario
- Community services striving for excellence in care, education and research
- Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
- Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
- Corporate and service specific orientation for new hires
- Focus on Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
- Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
- Locations in Kingston, Belleville, Brockville, Kingston, Napanee and Sharbot Lake