Therapeutic recreation coordination meets patients’ functional, social, and wellness needs through assessments and engaging programs in home environments.

The Recreation Coordinator assesses, develops, and coordinates social, recreational, and therapeutic programs for persons in care. This role recognizes cultural, spiritual, and psycho-social needs while supporting individual dignity. Experience with restorative activities, mild-cognitive impairment, and physical limitations is required.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assess patient needs, interests, abilities, and home environments
- Develop engaging social, recreational, and therapeutic programs
- Facilitate restorative functional programs and activities
- Assist with social connections and falls prevention




- Attend team meetings as requested

Requirements:

- Diploma in therapeutic recreation, recreation, kinesiology, or equivalent
- One to three years’ recreational coordination or direct patient experience
- Current First Aid and CPR C certification
- Solid English communication and electronic health record skills
- Current criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screen

Apply therapeutic recreation, patient assessment, and restorative activity skills while supporting individualized care in patients’ homes.

📌 Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator (Northeastern Ontario)
🏢 Bayshore Healthcare
📍 Northeastern Ontario