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

Hospitality Full Benefits Career Growth
Company

Thrive Group Canada

Location

Hamilton, Canada

Posted

May 31, 2026

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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 30-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, listeni...