Recreationist , Terraces Memory Care
About the role
Baycrest Terraces
has an exciting opportunity for a
RECREATIONIST
Terraces Memory Care
Posting Number: 9835
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Shift Type: Day, Alternate Weekends (subject to change)
Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours
Union: OPSEU 595
Hourly Pay Rate: $28.18 - $35.09
Date Posted: April 24, 2026
Internal Closing Date: May 1, 2026
About Us
At Baycrest Terraces, senior living reflects a commitment to supporting people as they age with purpose, fulfilment and dignity. Through communities such as Baycrest Terraces, we offer independent supportive living, assisted living and memory care designed to meet evolving needs.
At Baycrest Terraces, we believe individuals can flourish and embrace opportunity at every stage of their lives. Baycrest Terraces is where residents can continue to thrive in their later years. We offer unmatched health care, social activities, and cultural programs that enhance the physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual health of our residents.
Job Summary
At Baycrest Terraces, leisure is an important component of both quality of life and well-being. It allows individuals opportunities for self-determination and utilization of strengths while engaging in meaningful leisure, which is the foundation of Therapeutic Recreation services. This position will be working with residents on our Memory Care Floor.
Key Responsibilities
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Works with the Terraces Recreation team to develop therapeutic programs for Memory Care Floor
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Providing departmental program coverage, including occasional evening and weekend work
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Design and lead innovative individual and group programs based on residents’ needs
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Ability and flexibility to execute spontaneous programming when resident needs arise
-
Work with Volunteers and other staff to identify and monitor resident needs
-
Facilitate the provision of intergenerational programming
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Contribute to the multi-disciplinary care team
-
Coordinate services with other staff/departments
-
Develop and maintain inventory of program supplies
-
Adhere to infection control practices, policies and procedures
Qualifications
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Minimum 2-year College Diploma in Recreation or Activation or equivalent
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Member in good standing with TRO or APO
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Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating creative recreation programming
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Skill working with the frail and cognitively impaired older adults
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Ability to work independently and as a part of the interdisciplinary team, and effectively manage challenging situations
-
Ability to speak a second language such as Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian or Hungarian would be an asset
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Certificate in U-First and/or Alzheimer Society for Dementia Care Training Program (DCTP) preferred
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Knowledge of community resources would be an asset
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Computer skills and the ability to work with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Publisher
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current Baycrest employees must apply online through the Baycrest intranet. Applications submitted through the external careers website will only be considered after the internal application process. If you are a current employee and are unable to access the intranet, please contact Human Resources for assistance.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below
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About Baycrest
Headquartered on a 22-acre campus in Ontario and fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Baycrest is the global leader in developing and providing innovations in aging and brain health.
Baycrest is unique in the world, combining a comprehensive system of care for aging patients, one of the world's top research institutes in cognitive neuroscience, dedicated centres focused on mitigating the impact of age-related illness and impairment, and unmatched global knowledge exchange and commercialization capacity.
An independent benchmarking study concluded that few institutions match the breadth and uniqueness of the integrated models of service delivery and the calibre of translational research at Baycrest.
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Recreationist , Terraces Memory Care
About the role
Baycrest Terraces
has an exciting opportunity for a
RECREATIONIST
Terraces Memory Care
Posting Number: 9835
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Shift Type: Day, Alternate Weekends (subject to change)
Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours
Union: OPSEU 595
Hourly Pay Rate: $28.18 - $35.09
Date Posted: April 24, 2026
Internal Closing Date: May 1, 2026
About Us
At Baycrest Terraces, senior living reflects a commitment to supporting people as they age with purpose, fulfilment and dignity. Through communities such as Baycrest Terraces, we offer independent supportive living, assisted living and memory care designed to meet evolving needs.
At Baycrest Terraces, we believe individuals can flourish and embrace opportunity at every stage of their lives. Baycrest Terraces is where residents can continue to thrive in their later years. We offer unmatched health care, social activities, and cultural programs that enhance the physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual health of our residents.
Job Summary
At Baycrest Terraces, leisure is an important component of both quality of life and well-being. It allows individuals opportunities for self-determination and utilization of strengths while engaging in meaningful leisure, which is the foundation of Therapeutic Recreation services. This position will be working with residents on our Memory Care Floor.
Key Responsibilities
-
Works with the Terraces Recreation team to develop therapeutic programs for Memory Care Floor
-
Providing departmental program coverage, including occasional evening and weekend work
-
Design and lead innovative individual and group programs based on residents’ needs
-
Ability and flexibility to execute spontaneous programming when resident needs arise
-
Work with Volunteers and other staff to identify and monitor resident needs
-
Facilitate the provision of intergenerational programming
-
Contribute to the multi-disciplinary care team
-
Coordinate services with other staff/departments
-
Develop and maintain inventory of program supplies
-
Adhere to infection control practices, policies and procedures
Qualifications
-
Minimum 2-year College Diploma in Recreation or Activation or equivalent
-
Member in good standing with TRO or APO
-
Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating creative recreation programming
-
Skill working with the frail and cognitively impaired older adults
-
Ability to work independently and as a part of the interdisciplinary team, and effectively manage challenging situations
-
Ability to speak a second language such as Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian or Hungarian would be an asset
-
Certificate in U-First and/or Alzheimer Society for Dementia Care Training Program (DCTP) preferred
-
Knowledge of community resources would be an asset
-
Computer skills and the ability to work with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Publisher
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current Baycrest employees must apply online through the Baycrest intranet. Applications submitted through the external careers website will only be considered after the internal application process. If you are a current employee and are unable to access the intranet, please contact Human Resources for assistance.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below
Not the right fit? Search for Recreationist , Terraces Memory Care jobs in Toronto, ON
About Baycrest
Headquartered on a 22-acre campus in Ontario and fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, Baycrest is the global leader in developing and providing innovations in aging and brain health.
Baycrest is unique in the world, combining a comprehensive system of care for aging patients, one of the world's top research institutes in cognitive neuroscience, dedicated centres focused on mitigating the impact of age-related illness and impairment, and unmatched global knowledge exchange and commercialization capacity.
An independent benchmarking study concluded that few institutions match the breadth and uniqueness of the integrated models of service delivery and the calibre of translational research at Baycrest.