Therapeutic Recreationist

**_STARTING BONUS For joining the Thrive Group team you can earn up to an additional $500_**

**_ Idlewyld Manor_**_ is an accredited, non-profit charitable long-term care facility with 192 beds and situated on Hamilton’s west mountain. Our facility sits on a picturesque 13-acre corner lot surrounded by trees and lush gardens and is steeped in a rich history of community service of over 150 years._
- Idlewyld Manor is also a part of _**_Thrive Group_**_: providing a spectrum of integrated services to support and care for individuals to live as independently as possible and by bringing together like-minded organizations_

Are you looking for a job with an organization that values a strong workplace culture? By joining Idlewyld Manor, you’ll be joining an organization that is:

- Great Place to Work certified (2023)
- Named on the Best Employers in Ontario list (2023)

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 **Part-Time** **Therapeutic Recreationists** to join the team.

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Assist the Recreation & Volunteer Coordinator with the planning and delivery of
meaningful recreational programs in all areas of the Facility:

- Assist the Recreation & Volunteer Coordinator with the planning and directing of recreational programs.
- Organize and direct individual and group activities.
- Write out and deliver monthly calendars. Post daily activities on boards on the RHA’s
- Help decorate activity boards when appropriate for theme days.
- Be responsible for Recreation participation daily and monthly statistics.
- Evaluate ongoing activities and Recreation programs with the Recreation & Volunteer Coordinator.
- To be available for evening and weekend work programs when scheduled.
- Participate when called upon in the Resident Care Conference process.
- Purchase recreation and craft supplies (responsible for own program)
- Conduct post-admission interviews with the Resident, documenting an assessment profile and goals.
- Complete Documentation as per LTCH Act and Regulations, including but not limited to Care Plans, quarterlies, G.A.S. etc.
- Act as liaison between Residents and Recreation & Volunteer Coordinator when needed.
- Participate in public relations through programs such as open houses and intergenerational programs with community schools.
- Attend and participate in educational workshops and conferences as appropriate.
- Complete both food and maintenance requisitions relating to programs and submit to appropriate personnel.
- Responsible for announcements on the home areas, e.g. programs, church, etc.
- Responsible for writing thank you letters when required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Adhere to Provincial Occupational Health and Safety legislation and the facility Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- 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 Alzheimer's 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.
- GPA-Gentle Persuasive Approach in Dementia Care
- Above average empathetic, listening and reflective skills.
- Strong leadership skills that are customer-service focussed in keeping with the "Care Culture" of St. Peter's Residence at chedoke.
- Well developed time management, organizational, and multi-tasking abilities
- Competent personal computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office )
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.