Recreation Programmer

Date Posted: April 3, 2024

Closing Date: May 15, 2024

Job Type: Part-Time/Casual Employment (paid)

Job Category: Other

Number of Positions: 1

Job Location: Truro, Nova Scotia

Region: NS - Northern

Compensation: $20.62-$22.73 an hour

About the Position

If you are enthusiastic, creative and love working with seniors then this place is for you!

Responsible for day-to-day for the preparation, implementation and evaluation of recreation programs that meet a diverse population of residents.
Ensures that every resident is involved in identified recreational activities in order to meet the goals of the resident's recreational treatment plan. Leads, instructs, and motivates residents in individual and group leisure pursuits.
Setup and organize equipment needed for specific program(s), and oversee residents involved by encouraging participation.
Ability to follow safety policy and protocol in the community with residents and volunteers.
Effective and professional communication skills with all facility departments.
Record and discuss residents' participation levels in programs.
Escort, transport, assist residents to and from programs.
Other duties as assigned.

Post-secondary education required in a related field.
Two years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience (preferred).
A Behavioral Therapy Program would be an asset.
Excellent communication skills.
Must like working with the elderly and creating memorable programs to facilitate with the residents of the home.
Must be able to take direction and able to carry out tasks with minimal supervision.

GEM Healthcare Group (The Mira)
426 Young Street
Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 3Y6

Phone: (902) 895-8715

Brad Page
bradley.page@themiraltc.com
Preferred Contact: Email, Phone