Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone

Location: JMG – St. Anthony – JMG Long Term Care

Recreation Therapy Worker I

Labrador Grenfell Zone – JMG RECREATION THERAPY

Temp Call-In

NAPE HS

Hours: Variable Shifts (8 hours; Days, Evenings, Weekends)

Salary: CG-24 (CAD23.32 – CAD25.68 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0024782

Posted Date: 2026-05-14

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Qualifications:

Graduation from High School or equivalency.

Minimum of one year’s experience in providing recreational activities.

Ability to develop, plan and carry out an overall recreational and social program for long term care residents.

Ability to communicate and work effectively with the elderly and with clients/residents who may be physically and/or mental disadvantaged.

Must possess a high degree of energy, initiative and innovation.

Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR).

Computer proficiency in Meditech, 2.0 MS word and outlook.

The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.

Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Assists and participates in a variety of recreational activities.

Helps organize church services, musical events, bingos, bus outings, fun and fitness activities.

Participates and plans individual and group leisure activities (games, arts and crafts, movies).

Reads resident stories, delivers and reads (if requested) residents’ mail.

Collaborates with Supervisor regarding daily activity schedules, and works collaboratively with others to deliver programming.

Provides encouragement to residents and their families to participate in activities.

Coordinates programs appropriate to the residents’ needs.

Participates in Resident/ Family Council as needed.

Maintains accurate records for residents, and may conducts resident assessments as required.

Other duties as requested