Recreationist, Casual, Adult Day Program (Hildegarde)

Kingston, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 21, 2026
1 position

$27–$30 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Assesses clients’ individual and group needs, then plans, facilitates, and evaluates tailored recreation programs and activities. Contributes to client care plans and care conferences, supports inclusion and participation, transports residents to activities, and assists with supervising volunteers and students.

Job details

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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a minimum two-year college diploma or post-diploma certificate in recreation, leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, or gerontology, or current enrollment with completion within one year; eligibility for registration with a recognized Ontario therapeutic recreation association is also required. Experience working with clients with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or disabilities is required; DementiAbility Methods: The Montessori Way, Gentle Persuasive Approach, Food Handlers Certification, and First Aid Certification are preferred or assets.