Baycrest TerracesRECREATIONISTMemory CarePosting Number:10307Position Type:Permanent Full-TimeShift Type:Evening, alternate weekends (subject to change)Bi-Weekly Hours:70 Hours, 7 hrs/shiftUnion:OPSEU 595Hourly Pay Rate:$28.18 - $35.09Date Posted:October 23, 2026Internal Closing Date:October 30, 2026About UsAt Baycrest, senior living reflects a commitment to supporting people as they age with purpose, fulfilment and dignity. Through communities such as Baycrest Terraces, we offer retirement living, assisted living and memory care services designed to meet evolving needs.At Baycrest Terraces, we believe individuals can flourish and embrace opportunity at every stage of their lives. Baycrest Terraces is where residents can continue to thrive in their later years. We offer unmatched health care, social activities, and cultural programs that enhance the physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual health of our residents.Job SummaryAt 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.Key ResponsibilitiesWorks with the Terraces Recreation team to develop therapeutic programs for Memory Care FloorProviding departmental program coverage, including occasional evening and weekend workDesign and lead innovative individual and group programs based on residents' needsAbility and flexibility to execute spontaneous programming when resident needs ariseWork with Volunteers and other staff to identify and monitor resident needsFacilitate the provision of intergenerational programmingContribute to the multi-disciplinary care teamCoordinate services with other staff/departmentsDevelop and maintain inventory of program suppliesAdhere to infection control practices, policies and proceduresQualificationsMinimum 2-year College Diploma in Recreation or Activation or equivalentMember in positive standing with TRO or APOExperience in planning, implementing and evaluating creative recreation programmingSkill working with the frail and cognitively impaired older adultsAbility to work independently and as a part of the interdisciplinary team, and effectively manage challenging situationsAbility to speak a second language such as Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian or Hungarian would be an assetCertificate in U-First and/or Alzheimer Society for Dementia Care Training Program (DCTP) preferredKnowledge of community resources would be an assetComputer skills and the ability to work with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Publisher#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Recreationist, Casual, Adult Day Program (Hildegarde) (Winnipeg)
🏢 Baycrest
📍 Winnipeg