JOB ID #31448: Day Program Recreationist

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada's largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

• Job ID #31448: Day Program Recreationist - All Upcoming Vacancies
• Union: CUPE Local 5167 Lodges
• Job Description ID #: 487
• Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application by 4:00 p.m. on October 22, 2025.
• Duration: Periodic Posting for all upcoming Permanent & Temporary Full-Time & Part-Time vacancies. Applications will be considered from November 3, May 1, 2026. 
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

The Healthy & Safe Communities Department is committed to its people and is dedicated to building a strong and healthy community. We are passionate about making a difference and are recognized for our excellence. We offer a respectful and supportive workplace that provides life-long learning opportunities, leadership, innovation and performance excellence.

We are looking for high performing public servants who are interested in experiencing a challenging, rewarding, enjoyable, and fulfilling career. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to provide excellent client service in a respectful, courageous, empathetic, just and ethical manner. Your ability to set and achieve personal goals, professional goals and contribute to the goals of the organization will result in high job satisfaction.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to Supervisor, Resident Services, is responsible for planning, facilitating and implementing a variety of recreation, therapeutic and leisure education programs for older persons of diverse cultures, strengths and abilities who are socially isolated due to physical, emotional or financial causes.  Responsible for program implementation and participant support needs.

GENERAL DUTIES

Plans, facilitates and implements a variety of recreation, therapeutic and leisure education programs for older persons of diverse cultures, strengths and abilities.

Delivers programs both in person and virtually and provides adaptations to activity's "steps", equipment and/or instructional style to assist all participants to participate to their maximum potential.

Completes documentation in accordance with Adult Day Program Policies and Procedures as well as service plans, assessments, statistics and monthly calendars.

Evaluates programs with respect to participant satisfaction, safety and program eligibility and provides input into the evaluation of recreation, therapeutic and leisure programs for the Lodge and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.

Works effectively with volunteers by providing input into program specific job descriptions as well as providing orientation to programs, their purpose and resident specific needs.

Assists participants with activities of daily living as required.  These duties will involve toileting, incontinence care, transfers, meal preparation/serving and medication reminders.

Provides participants with assistance in ambulation to and from program areas (i.e. pushing in wheelchair, assists with walkers/canes).

Maintains the Adult Day Program environment; program equipment set-up and storage, resource inventory, general light cleaning for the purpose of ensuring a safe environment for staff and participants.

Responsible for petty cash and limited use procurement card.

Provides coordination and direction responsibility over volunteers and placement students.

Maintains professional practice through commitment to ongoing involvement in upgrading personal and professional knowledge.

Cleans equipment and area after program completion.

Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in community-based recreation services normally acquired by working in a community-based or Adult Day Program based therapeutic recreation environment or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

2. Demonstrated experience working with adults with cognitive, physical and emotional disabilities.

3. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and direct adult day programs for groups and individuals in a community-based or Adult Day Program based therapeutic recreation environment.

4. Excellent oral and written communication skills.  This includes demonstrated ability to relate and respect peers and adults of various abilities and diverse cultures.

5. Experience working in a computerized environment.   Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP (Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel).

6. Demonstrated assessment skills pertaining to the delivery of adult day programs.

7. Must possess current First Aid and CPR certification.

SALARY:

Salary Grade J

$ per hour

HOURS:

0 – 24 per week (Monday to Friday)

NOTE 1:

As a condition of employment, the successful applicant(s) will be required to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check or Vulnerable Sector Screening, at their own expense, prior to beginning work in this position.

THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE.

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Disclaimer:

Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.

Terms:

The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship.  If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.