Recreation Programmer

Renfrew County is located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley. The area is rural in nature and is made up of distinct regions, offering a range of living styles, outdoor adventures and a welcoming community. This could be your opportunity to live life to the fullest. The County of Renfrew offers exciting opportunities to contribute and grow, in a collaborative environment. Please find our current job opening listed below.

Recreation Programmer - Bonnechere Manor

Closes: 27-12-2025

Overview

Under the direction of the Resident/Client Outreach Programs Supervisor, the Recreation Programmer provides individual or group therapy and recreational programming for the purpose of reactivating clients with varying abilities, enabling them to attain their maximum physical, social, and mental potential. The programming includes planning, implementing and evaluating recreation, social and educational programs for the diversified members of the Day Program/Client Program population.

Responsibilities

The Recreation Programmer is accountable to the Client Programs/Outreach Supervisor for the planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation of daily recreational programs. The recreational, social and educational programs will be client/resident-focused and reflects the promotion of client/resident choice and acknowledge all clients’/residents’ strengths and limitations. The following duties include:

- Performs the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the applicable Provincial and Municipal Acts. Performs the responsibilities of the position consistent with the Operational policies of the County of Renfrew.

- Establishes a comprehensive recreation program in consultation with other disciplines, by participating in a goal oriented recreational programming for clients and groups requiring specific therapeutic and recreational interventions.

- Develops, organizes, delivers, evaluates and monitors the implementation of programs based on present needs of individuals, groups and facility. In consultation with resident/family completes departmental assessments and provide individualized and group recreational therapy programs based on assessed needs.

- Assists in identifying educational needs of department and facility and actively participates in workshops and educational programs. Provides assistance in the orientation, supervision and performance evaluation of new staff, students and volunteers.

- Promotes Bonnechere Manor Day Program/Client Program by on-going verbal and written communications with care team, Community Care Access Centre (CCAC), other community agencies and medical community.

- Assists in the development and distribution of monthly Recreation Calendar of events.

- Utilizing the consistent resident-focused care approached to meet resident needs and demonstrates initiative to:

- Utilize a holistic approach to identify client/resident needs,

- Assists with the resident dining process by serving meals/feeding,

- Assist with transporting and transferring clients/residents as needed, and

- Responds to any employee in need of help.

- Advocates for the client/resident to ensure programming needs are client/resident-focused by working within the determined residents’ physical, mental, and social limitations and by ensuring supervision, safety and protection of clients during activities/ programs both, on-site and in the larger community.

Qualifications

- Successful completion of the Recreation and Leisure Services Diploma or equivalent from an approved College or University

- A Certificate in Gerontology or relevant knowledge and experience is an asset

- Certificate – Food Safety Awareness Program recognized by a Public Health Unit

- Minimum of 2 years experience in a Long Term Care setting, an asset

- Enthusiastic and energetic leadership skills with excellent verbal and written English communication skills and an ability to work well with others in a team approach in a changing work environment

- Ability to perform assigned duties within a flexible work schedule within a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week operation

- Demonstrated regular attendance standards in keeping with the County Attendance Support Program

- Ability to meet and maintain health requirement standards as per Long Term Care Legislation

Part-time

Wage Range

$30.15 - $30.61 /Hour

Eligibility Statement

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.

Equity Statement

The County of Renfrew is committed to providing a barrier free workplace. If an accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request.

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