Recreation Programmer

Full-time, 35 hours per week

8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday

Located in Vaughan, ON, Adult Day Program (ADP) is a full-day community-based program, offering respite to caregivers and providing older adults and persons with age related conditions with individualized plans of care. The program includes a variety of social and wellness activities, companionship, nutritious snacks, and lunch, in a safe, friendly, and caring environment while addressing social isolation for older adults. Activities include exercise, mental stimulation, crafts, relaxation programs, entertainment, health promotion, and disease prevention. Programs are also being offered virtually.

The Role:

Reporting to the Day Program Supervisor, you will design, develop, implement, and evaluate group and individualized wellness and therapeutic programs for frail and cognitively impaired seniors in an Adult Day Program.

What you bring to the role:

Degree or diploma in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Social Service Worker Gerontology or related field.Understands the concepts of health and wellness as it pertains to therapeutic program planning.Excellent communication and customer service skills.Experience in developing partnerships to enhance therapeutic programming.Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-taskActively participates as a team member and works with others to achieve common goals.Understands proper body mechanics for safe assistance with clients.Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Database, PowerPoint or Publisher).Certification in Food Handler’s Course, CPR and First Aid an asset.Training in Montessori principles for dementia programming an asset. Fluency in both official languages (English & French) and/or other language(s), an asset.

What we offer:

Group health and dental benefitsPension PlanOpportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization.Supportive team environment.Positive work-life balance.

If you are seeking an opportunity to demonstrate your passion for excellence in a supportive work environment, we’d like to hear from you

CHATS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CHATS is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Our recruitment and hiring processes will be modified to accommodate disabilities, upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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