Posting Date:  June 5, 2025
Closing Date: June 13, 2025
Department: Golden Manor
Hours per Week: May be scheduled up to 64 hours bi-weekly
Benefits Entitlement: No
Pension Entitlement: Yes – Employer Matched Contributions
Existing Position: Yes

Salary Level: $26.00 - $27.49 /hour (2024)

Union:   CUPE Local 1140

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for June 23, 2025. Further details (including time and location) will be provided to candidates selected for interviews.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Resident Services Supervisor develop, apply and evaluate an individualized activation therapy program for residents independently or in collaboration with the clinical team.

Duties

• Develop and implement activities/programs to be conducive to residents with varying abilities and interests
• Assess the functional level of residents and assist residents as required to ensure full participation in programs
• Evaluate recreational activities/programs on an ongoing basis
• Continually assess and modify activation programs to meet the residents’ needs
• Develop a calendar reflecting on residents interests and needs
• Develop a monthly calendar to communicate activities/programs to assigned resident groups to participate in
• Document on visits, referrals, consults, and activation monthly
• Plan programs in conjunction with residents, recreation programmer, and the Recreation Therapist
• Act as an information resource for residents, families and staff regarding activation and therapies at the Golden Manor
• Support the care team in providing safe resident centered care within the scope of practice
• Complete any other duties assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or other related field
• Current experience in Long Term Care and knowledge of the aging process
• Able to work independently or collaboratively with the care team
• Good computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with multimedia platforms to be utilized for communication and activities
• Gerontology experience is a definite asset
• Experience with the programs Point Click Care and Welbi is an asset
• Bilingualism (French and English) is a definite asset
• Current and clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen required
• Ability to adhere to all infection prevention and control protocols and screening requirements

How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your cover letter/resume to the Human Resources Department by 4:00 pm on the closing date of June 13, 2025.

Via Email: human_resources@timmins.ca

The City of Timmins is committed to providing a safe and supportive workplace where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of how we conduct business. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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