Job Code: 27147Status : Temporary Full Time (up to 1 year)Location : Adult Day Program (Hildegarde)Union : LiUNA PMWage : $27.06 - $29.69Posting Period: September 26, 2026 - October 2, 2026The Recreationist develops knowledge about clients in order to respond to their individual and group needs through a process of formal and informal assessment. The Recreationist plans, implements, facilitates, and evaluates individual and group programs suited to the individual needs of the participants. Provides input to the monthly calendar of events utilizing program planning and development. The Recreationist contributes to client care plans with attention to therapeutic and individualized goals and interventions. The position also works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team with a focus on the client’s best interests. Emphasizes and encourages participation utilizing client centered approaches tailoring to their strengths, abilities, needs, interests, previous lifestyles and values.Education & Experience:Minimum 2 year college diploma or post diploma certificate in recreation and/or leisure studies, or therapeutic recreation, or gerontologyor, active enrollment in such a field of study and completion will be obtained within 1 yearor, current registration with recognized therapeutic recreation association in OntarioEligibility for registration with recognized therapeutic recreation association in Ontario within one yearExperience in working with clients with Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia/disabilitiesDementiAbility Methods:



The Montessori Way and Gentle Persuasive Approach preferredFood Handlers Certification and First Aid Certification an assetPosition Duties & Responsibilities:Plans, implements and evaluates individual programs, group programs suited to the individual client needs.Acquires knowledge about clients in order to respond to their individual and group needs through a process of formal and informal assessmentTransport residents to and from activitiesAssists with orientation, integration and ongoing supervision and evaluation (if required) of volunteers and studentsAdapts recreation interventions and programs to meet the needs and modifications necessary for successful inclusion for all clientsContributes to the Client Care Plan through assessments and Care ConferencesWhy Work at Providence Care Community TeamsProvidence Care offers a wide range of community services across southeastern OntarioCommunity services striving for excellence in care, education and researchCommitted to people centred approach to care deliveryCompetitive salaries with percentage in lieu of perks & vacationCorporate and service specific orientation for new hiresFocus on Healthy Workplace and Culture of QualityEmployee and Family Assistance ProgramEducation, mentorship and bursary opportunitiesFully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutionsLocations in Kingston, Belleville, Brockville, Kingston, Napanee and Sharbot LakeDisclosure:We do not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or make selection decisions in our recruitment process.Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at Providence Care.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Recreationist, Adult Day Program (Winnipeg)
🏢 Circle of Care
📍 Winnipeg