Recreationist (20) Np-rec04

**Job Opening**

**CUPE 1263**

**Job Title**:

- Recreationist (20) NP-REC04**Job Opening Id**:

- 38521**# Required**:

- 1**Business Unit**:

- Community Services**Division**:

- Long Term Care Homes**Location**:
- Northland Pointe**Standard Hours**:

- 20.00 / week**Full/Part Time**:

- Part-Time**Regular/Temporary**:
- Regular**Salary Grade**:

- 14**Salary Range**:

- $ 25.73 - $ 26.28**Post Date**:

- 2024-04-11**Close Date**:

- 2024-04-17**Division**:
Long Term Care Homes

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region’s amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region. However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction. The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

**About Us**:
**WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM**

At Niagara Region, we believe in a culture that recognizes and rewards employees who consistently demonstrate character, competence, and high-performing characteristics.

Work/life balance is important to us at the Niagara Region, all employees are assigned to one primary long-term care location but with the opportunity to work in any of our other long-term care facilities which include locations in Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Welland, St. Catharines, Niagara-on-the Lake, Grimsby, and Niagara Falls.

If you are passionate about making a difference through providing exceptional health and personal care and believe, as we do at the Niagara Region, that our long-term care homes should feel like any home should - warm, welcoming, safe, comfortable and affording our residents the ability to uphold their dignity, enjoyment of life, and quality of life, this position is for you.

To recognize, reward, and support our employees, we offer:

- Competitive wages and salaries
- Competitive benefits packages - including benefits for part-time employees
- Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS), a Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Access to group home and auto insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Corporate Wellness Centre
- Wellness funds
- Discounted fitness memberships
- Employee and Family Assistance Program services
- Educational funding and subsidies to support current and/or future career opportunities
- A robust mentorship program with longer-term and shorter-term experiences
- Employee Recognition Program and peer-to-peer recognition programs

**JOB SUMMARY**:
Responsible to plan, coordinate, implement, promote, and evaluate a diversified program of resident-focused recreation activities for Long Term Care residents based on and responsive to their abilities, strengths, needs, interests, and former lifestyles. Works according to all applicable standards, acts and governing bodies.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION
- Diploma or Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies or Therapeutic Recreation
- Completed courses in special populations and therapeutic recreation preferred
- Valid First Aid Certificate required
- Safe Food Handling preferred
- Certification in the SAM S.T.E.P.S model of exercise preferred
- Proof of training/certification in GPA, DementiAbility preferred

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of 6 months current experience in the recreation field working with special pop