Recreation Programmer at St. Joseph's Continuing Care Centre

The Recreation Programmer will ensure that all residents in the Long Term Care Programme have the opportunity to participate in recreational and social activities that meet their needs and interests. The residents will be assessed upon admission and their care plans reviewed on a quarterly basis or as required in order to most accurately identify their interests, level of involvement and preferences within the programme. The Programmer will provide recreation and leisure opportunities that are inclusive, taking the needs of each resident into consideration and modifying programmes as required.

Qualifications

1. A two (2) year Diploma in Recreation and Leisure and/or a two (2) year Diploma in an Allied field with concentration in gerontology and dementia studies.

2. Demonstrates skills in group dynamics, communication and interpersonal relationships.

3. Demonstrated leadership skills and creative qualities.

4. Ability to communicate in both official languages may be required.

5. Valid Driver’s Licence.

St. Joseph's Continuing Care Centre (SJCCC) is home to Hotel Dieu Hospital and St. Joseph's Villa. Located in downtown Cornwall, Ontario, SJCCC offers Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care services to adults at its 208-bed state-of-the-art healthcare facility.

With a legacy that spans over 125 years in the Cornwall community, SJCCC is proud to be accredited by CARF International and a member of Catholic Health International, sponsors of hospitals and long-term care facilities in Ontario, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Canada; Illinois and Wisconsin, U.S.A.; and the Dominican Republic.

Cornwall is one of the largest cities in Eastern Ontario and boasts a modern economy led by forward-thinking companies. Situated along the St. Lawrence River and Highway 401, Cornwall is well serviced by road and railway transportation and is only an hour's drive from Montreal and Ottawa. Cornwall is also one of 14 Ontario border crossings between Canada and the United States.

Our Mission

“In the spirit of the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph, we reveal God’s love and mercy through compassionate care focused on the body, mind and soul of all those whose lives we touch.”

** Accommodation will be provided for all parts of the hiring process in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants must make their needs known in advance.