Recreationist

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Baycrest Full time $42,000 - $63,000 per year

Job Description
The Terraces Memory Residence
has an opportunity for a

RECREATIONIST
Position Type: Temporary Part-Time (up to 8 months)

Shift Type:
Evening, alternative weekends (
subject to change)
Hourly Pay Rate: $ $35.0900

Bi-Weekly Hours: 30 Hours

Posting Number: 9337

Union:
OPSEU 595

Date Posted: October 17, 2025

Internal Closing Date: October 24, 2025

Job Summary:

At Baycrest Terraces, leisure is an important component of both quality of life and well-being. It allows individuals opportunities for self-determination and utilization of strengths while engaging in meaningful leisure, which is the foundation of Therapeutic Recreation services. This position will be working with residents on our Memory Care Floor.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Works with the Terraces Recreation team to develop therapeutic programs for Memory Care Floor
  • Providing departmental program coverage, including occasional evening and weekend work
  • Design and lead innovative individual and group programs based on residents' needs
  • Ability and flexibility to execute spontaneous programming when resident needs arise
  • Work with Volunteers and other staff to identify and monitor resident needs
  • Facilitate the provision of intergenerational programming
  • Contribute to the multi-disciplinary care team
  • Coordinate services with other staff/departments
  • Develop and maintain inventory of program supplies
  • Adhere to infection control practices, policies and procedures

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

  • Minimum 2-year College Diploma in Recreation or Activation or equivalent
  • Member in good standing with TRO or APO
  • Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating creative recreation programming
  • Skill working with the frail and cognitively impaired older adults
  • Ability to work independently and as a part of the interdisciplinary team, and effectively manage challenging situations
  • Ability to speak a second language such as Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian or Hungarian would be an asset
  • Certificate in U-First and/or Alzheimer Society for Dementia Care Training Program (DCTP) preferred
  • Knowledge of community resources would be an asset
  • Computer skills and the ability to work with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Publisher

Additional Benefits:

  • Vacation Entitlement
  • Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS:
Current Baycrest employees must apply online through the Baycrest intranet. Applications submitted through the external careers website will only be considered after the internal application process. If you are a current employee and are unable to access the intranet, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS:
Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

Remarkable people of Baycrest 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.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at or , ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen. Such exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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