Baycrest Long-Term Carehas an exciting opportunity for aRECREATIONISTTherapeutic RecreationPosting Number:10138Position Type:Permanent Full-TimeShift Type:Day-Evening, Some WeekendsBi-Weekly Hours:70 Hours, 7 hrs/shiftUnion:OPSEU 595Hourly Pay Rate:$28.18 – $35.09Date Posted:August 12, 2026Internal Closing Date:August 19, 2026About UsThe 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 protected 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 SummaryLeisure 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 ResponsibilitiesWorks with the Apotex Therapeutic Recreation and Culture & Arts teams to develop and execute therapeutic programsCompletes documentation as requiredAttends interprofessional team meetingsInterviews, orients, supervises and sets expectations with volunteersContributes to interprofessional team and therapeutic recreation professional developmentCoordinates services with other staff/departmentsDevelops and maintains inventory of program suppliesQualificationsCompletion of a two (2) year College Diploma in Recreation or Activation or equivalent requiredAt least 1 year experience in a Recreationist role or equivalent requiredMember in good standing with Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (‘TRO’) or Activity Professionals of Ontario (‘APO’) preferredExperience in planning, implementing and evaluating creative recreation preferredExperience in supervision of volunteers preferredExperience with a geriatric population with multiple medical conditions and/or cognitive impairment preferredKnowledge of community resources an assetKnowledge of Jewish culture, Holy Days and festivals are an assetSecond language an asset, i.E. Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian or HungarianExcellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skillsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Full-Time Recreationist Role Toronto (Winnipeg)
🏢 Apotex Centre
📍 Winnipeg