Recreationist

Baycrest Long-Term Care has an exciting opportunity for a RECREATIONIST Therapeutic Recreation Posting Number: 10035 Position Type: Permanent Part-Time Shift Type: Day, Every Weekend (subject to change) Bi-Weekly Hours: 42 Hours Union: OPSEU 595 Hourly Pay Rate: $28.18 - $35.09 Date Posted: July 14, 2026 Internal Closing Date: July 21, 2026 About Us The Apotex Centre for the Aged is Baycrest’s long-term care home. At Baycrest, we believe every older adult deserves care that honours who they are as an individual. Our care teams work closely with residents, families and caregivers to provide personalized support in a safe and compassionate environment. The Apotex Therapeutic Recreation team helps long-term care residents enjoy meaningful and satisfying recreational experiences. Recreationists assess each resident’s strengths, interests and goals to design activities that support independence and well-being. We also adapt activities to meet individual needs so everyone can participate. We work closely with other departments to create a holistic and engaging recreational experience. Job Summary 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. Therapeutic Recreation services are offered across the organization. Key Responsibilities Works with the Apotex Therapeutic Recreation and Culture & Arts teams to develop and execute therapeutic programs Completes documentation as required Attends interprofessional team meetings Interviews, orients, supervises and sets expectations with volunteers Contributes to interprofessional team and therapeutic recreation professional development Coordinates services with other staff/departments Develops and maintains inventory of program supplies Qualifications Completion of a two (2) year College Diploma in Recreation or Activation or equivalent required At least 1 year 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 community resources an asset Knowledge of Jewish culture, Holy Days and festivals are an asset Second language an asset, i.e. Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian or Hungarian Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel

The Recreationist works with the Therapeutic Recreation and Culture & Arts teams to develop and execute therapeutic programs. They also complete documentation, attend interprofessional meetings, and supervise volunteers.

Candidates must have a two-year college diploma in Recreation or Activation and at least one year of experience in a Recreationist role. Membership with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario or Activity Professionals of Ontario is preferred, along with experience in planning and evaluating recreation activities.

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Recreation
• Therapeutic Recreation
• Documentation
• Interprofessional Teamwork
• Volunteer Supervision
• Program Coordination
• Creative Recreation Planning
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Geriatric Care
• Cognitive Impairment Knowledge
• Community Resources Knowledge
• Cultural Awareness
• Language Skills

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation

Formation minimale

Diplôme collégial

Expérience minimale

1+ ans

Postuler avant le

13 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level