Recreationist - Heritage and Spiritual Care

**Baycrest’s Heritage and Spiritual Care Department**

has an opportunity for a

**RECREATIONIST**

**Position Type**: Temporary Full time (Approximately 12 months)**:
**Hourly Pay Rate**: $28.18 - $35.09**:
**Bi-Weekly Hours**: 70 hours**:
**Posting Number: 8950**:
**Union**:OPSEU 595**

**Date Posted: May 15, 2025**:
**Internal Closing Date: May 23, 2025**:
Originally founded in 1918, by the Jewish community of Toronto, Baycrest has an inspiring, more than 100-year, history of exceptional community service and a ceaseless devotion to serving those in need. We live our centuries-old Jewish heritage by honouring our elders with respect and compassion. One important component of both quality of life and well-being for our residents is leisure. It allows individuals opportunities for self-determination and utilization of strengths while engaging in meaningful activities. The Recreationist will be working within the Heritage and Spiritual Care team and collaboratively with Therapeutic Recreation and Culture & Arts teams to develop and execute therapeutic programs.

**Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)**:

- Organizes and leads heritage recreational activities for the department including intergenerational programs, museum on wheels, Jewish holidays, celebrations and observances
- Develops and coordinate opportunities for residents to connect with school and synagogue groups and other external partners
- Keeps accurate records of participation and impact, and completes program evaluations for continuous improvement
- Creates meaningful engagement around Shabbat and Jewish holidays, including food, ritual objects, and music traditions
- Facilitates, orient and supervise volunteers for recreational activities
- Contributes to interprofessional team and therapeutic recreation professional development
- Coordinates services with other staff/departments
- Develops and maintains inventory of program supplies

**Qualifications (include but are not limited to)**:

- Completion of a two (2) year College Diploma in Recreation or Activation or equivalent required
- At least 1year experience in a Recreationist role or equivalent required
- Member in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (‘TRO’) or Activity Professionals of Ontario (‘APO’) preferred
- Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating creative recreation preferred
- Experience in supervision of volunteers preferred
- Experience with a geriatric population with multiple medical conditions and/or cognitive impairment preferred
- Knowledge of Jewish culture, traditions, and holidays, including Shabbat, Yom Tov, and commemorative days such as Yom HaShoah and Yom HaZikaron
- Understanding of Jewish music, storytelling, and culture in the lives of older adults
- Experience with diverse Jewish practice(s) and various cultural identities
- Understanding of the significance of Jewish ritual objects, holiday symbols, and the rhythm of the Jewish calendar
- Knowledge of community resources an asset
- Experience with ActivityPro an asset
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

**Additional Benefits**:

- Vacation Entitlement
- Opportunity to enroll in the extended health and dental benefit plan
- Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences
are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.