Job Description

Recreation Programmer - In Home vacancy

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Full-Time | 35 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Reporting to the Integrated Care Manager, Hospital Programs, the Recreation Programmer - In Home delivers individualized wellness and therapeutic recreation programs to frail and cognitively impaired older adults in their homes. This role takes a holistic, person-centered approach and is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized programs that support client well-being, independence, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver one-on-one wellness activities in clients' homes Support physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being through tailored programming Maintain accurate documentation and reports in electronic databases Collaborate with internal teams and community partners to achieve shared goals Manage time effectively to meet program and travel requirements Work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary community care team

What You Bring to the Role

Background in

Gerontology, Social Service Worker, Activation and/or Recreation

, or an equivalent field Minimum

two (2) years' experience working directly with seniors

; one-on-one experience is an asset Certificate in

Tiered Exercise, Functional Fitness

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or other approved senior exercise training (or willingness to be trained) Recreation program leadership and coordination experience is an asset Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills Excellent verbal and written communication, documentation, and customer service skills Ability to actively participate as a team member and work collaboratively toward common goals Proficiency in

MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

, and database applications (e.g., GoldCare)

Valid Ontario driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Current

First Aid and CPR certification

Fluency in

English and French

and/or other languages is an asset

Working Conditions

Hybrid position with a base location at

CHATS Head Office - 240 Edward Street, Unit 1, Aurora, ON, L4G 3S9

Regular travel throughout York Region for in-home visits and program delivery Requires flexibility, strong organization, and effective time management Ability to work independently and as part of a larger community-based team

Why Join Us?

If you are seeking an opportunity to demonstrate your passion for excellence in a supportive and collaborative work environment, we'd love to hear from you.


At CHATS, people are at the centre of our recruitment process. While we may use Artificial Intelligence tools for taking and summarizing interview notes, all applications and interviews are personally reviewed by our hiring team to make the hiring decision. Our commitment is to use technology responsibly, while ensuring fairness, transparency, and respect at ever stage of the process.

CHATS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Accommodation will be provided to individuals with disability, upon request