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Recreation Programmer
@ GEM Health Care Group Ltd.
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Overview
GEM Health Care Group Ltd. is hiring a full-time Recreation Programmer in its Recreation Department, reporting to the Director of Recreation Services. The role provides, supervises and assists with resident self-directed leisure and group programs following a therapeutic process. A Therapeutic Recreation diploma or degree is required, along with long-term care experience.
Responsibilities:
- Provide and supervise resident self-directed leisure programs
- Deliver resident group programs using a therapeutic process
- Assist with recreation activities for residents
- Work under the Director of Recreation Services
Requirements summary:
- Therapeutic Recreation diploma or degree
- Experience in long-term care
- Experience with dementia and cognitive or physical disabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and resident care software
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, CPR Level C, Food handling and safety certification, GPA, NVCI, U-First |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Therapeutic Recreation |
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GEM Health Care Group Ltd.
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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- POSITION SCOPE: The Recreation Programmer functions as a member of the Recreation Department under
the direction and supervision of the Director of Recreation Services. The Recreation Programmer follows the
therapeutic process to provide, supervise, and assist in the provision of resident self-directed leisure and
resident group programs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
-Therapeutic Recreation Diploma or Degree
-Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
-Experience working in Long Term Care
-Additional training & certifications considered an asset:
-GPA, NVCI, U-First and any applicable to LTC
-Food handling & safety certification
-First Aid and CPR Level C
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS REQUIRED: (Refer to the Job Description for additional details)
-Experience working with individuals with dementia, physical and/or other cognitive disabilities
-Strong interpersonal and team-building skills as well as a positive working attitude
-Ability to work independently and as an integral member of resident-focused teams
-Excellent time management and decision-making skills with good written and oral communication skills
-Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Point Click Care, Activity Pro considered an asset)
-Regular and consistent attendance
This is an active position requiring good physical health. May be exposure to residents with challenging
behaviours. Ability to adjust to shift work if required to meet departmental needs.
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