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Recreationist, Casual, Adult Day Program (Hildegarde)

@ Providence Care Centre

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Kingston, Ontario

On-sitePer diem
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Overview

Providence Care Centre is hiring a casual Recreationist for its Adult Day Program at Hildegarde. The role plans, runs and evaluates individual and group recreation programs for clients, including those with dementia, and contributes to care plans with an interdisciplinary team. The posting states a wage of $27.06 to $29.69 under the LiUNA PM union.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, implement and evaluate individual and group recreation programs
  • Assess clients through formal and informal processes
  • Transport residents to and from activities
  • Contribute to client care plans and care conferences
  • Supervise volunteers and students

Requirements summary:

  • Two-year college diploma in recreation, leisure, therapeutic recreation or gerontology
  • Eligibility for Ontario therapeutic recreation registration within one year
  • Experience with clients with Alzheimer's, dementia or disabilities
  • DementiAbility Methods preferred
  • Food Handlers and First Aid certification an asset

Tools & skills

Care planningFirst Aid

Benefits mentioned

Employee assistancePaid time off
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-19
First seen by our source
2026-10-20
Source record updated
2026-10-20

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCustomer service
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingCare home, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Licences & certificationsOntario therapeutic recreation registration, Food Handlers Certification, First Aid Certification
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyrecreation, leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, gerontology

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Job description

Job Code: 27986

Status: Casual

Location: Adult Day Program (Hildegarde)

Union: LiUNA PM

Wage: $27.06 - $29.69

Posting Period: October 21, 2026 - October 27, 2026

The 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 gerontology
    • or, active enrollment in such a field of study and completion will be obtained within 1 year
    • or, current registration with recognized therapeutic recreation association in Ontario
  • Eligibility for registration with recognized therapeutic recreation association in Ontario within one year
  • Experience in working with clients with Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia/disabilities
  • DementiAbility Methods: The Montessori Way and Gentle Persuasive Approach preferred
    ▪ Food Handlers Certification and First Aid Certification an asset

Position 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 assessment
  • Transport residents to and from activities
  • Assists with orientation, integration and ongoing supervision and evaluation (if required) of volunteers and students
  • Adapts recreation interventions and programs to meet the needs and modifications necessary for successful inclusion for all clients
  • Contributes to the Client Care Plan through assessments and Care Conferences

Why Work at Providence Care Community Teams

  • Providence Care offers a wide range of community services across Southeastern Ontario
  • Community services striving for excellence in care, education and research
  • Committed to people centred approach to care delivery
  • Competitive salaries with percentage in lieu of benefits & vacation
  • Corporate and service specific orientation for new hires
  • Focus on Healthy Workplace and Culture of Quality
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Education, mentorship and bursary opportunities
  • Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College and other academic institutions
  • Locations in Kingston, Belleville, Brockville, Kingston, Napanee and Sharbot Lake

Disclosure: 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.

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