Recreation Programmer (St. Peter's Residence at Chedoke)

We are currently hiring Part-Time and Casual Recreation Programmers to join our St. Peter's Residence team in the Hamilton area! If you are an individual who values Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation,Versatility and Excellence then we would like to hear from you! St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke is an accredited, non-profit charitable long-term care facility with 221 bed long-term care residence that features high quality living in a home like environment. "Privacy, dignity and caring" is the philosophy we live by. St. Peter's is also a part of Thrive group providing a spectrum of integrated services to support and care for individuals to live as independently as possible and by bringing together like-minded organizations. Thrive Group is proud to be certified as one of Canada’s Great Places to Work®! In addition, we have been recognized and awarded as: 2026 Best Workplaces with the Most Trusted Executive Team 2026 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada 2026 Best Workplaces for Women We’re thrilled to be acknowledged for our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace! Position Summary: Provide therapeutic recreation programs that improve and maintain the physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being of 30 to 60 long term care residents residing on one or two assigned 32-bed Terraces at St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke. Employment Guide: College diploma in Recreation or Gerontology as a field of study from an Ontario postsecondary institution or a postsecondary diploma, degree or certificate granted from another jurisdiction that the home reasonably believes is equivalent. May require post graduate Therapeutic Recreation Certificate and/or equivalent. Strong knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease, and other dementias, as well as other chronic health challenges (e.g. MS, Parkinsons, stroke, mental illness…) Proven ability to design therapeutic recreation programs. GPA-Gentle Persuasive Approach in Dementia Care Above average empathetic, listening and reflective skills. Strong leadership skills that are customer-service focussed in keeping with the "Care Culture" of St. Peter's Residence at chedoke. Well developed time management, organizational, and multi-tasking abilities Competent personal computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office…) Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Job Type: Part Time and Casual (Permanent) Starting Hourly Rate: $27.55 We are currently hiring to fill an existing/new position on our team. While we thank all applicants for their applications, only those advancing to the interview stage will be contacted At Thrive Group, we embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment to this is directly linked to our organizational values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility, and Excellence. Thrive Group strives to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the residents, clients, and customers we serve and are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience through the recruitment and selection process. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 289-309-8477 or email [email protected].

Provide therapeutic recreation programs to improve the physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being of long-term care residents. Design and implement activities tailored to the needs of residents living with dementia and other chronic health challenges.

Requires a college diploma in Recreation or Gerontology from an Ontario postsecondary institution or an equivalent qualification. Candidates must possess strong knowledge of dementia care and demonstrate excellent empathetic and communication skills.

• Time managementPreferred
• Customer servicePreferred
• LeadershipPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred

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• Therapeutic recreation
• Gerontology
• Dementia care
• Alzheimer's disease knowledge
• Program design
• Gentle Persuasive Approach
• Empathy
• Active listening
• Leadership
• Customer service
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Multi-tasking
• Microsoft Office
• Parkinson's Disease
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Dementia Care
• English Language
• Innovation
• Long-Term Care
• Multitasking
• Persuasive Communication
• Recreational Therapy
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Honesty

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation
• Recreation Programmer
• Recreation / Activities Worker
• Fitness and Recreation Instructors and Programme Leaders
• Recreation Workers

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week