Recreationist Dementia Care (16) LH-REC12 (Linhaven Home - St. Catharines, ON)

Job Opening

CUPE 1263

Job Title

Recreationist Dementia Care (16) LH-REC12 (Linhaven Home - St. Catharines, ON)

Job Opening Id

45660

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Business Unit

Community Services

Division

Long Term Care Homes

Worksite

:

Linhaven Home

Standard Hours

16.00 / week

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

:

Regular

Salary Grade

Salary Range

$ 29.96 - $ 30.59

Post Date

2026-06-30

Close Date

2026-07-06

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Location

Location: St. Catharines, ON

Division

Long Term Care Homes

Important Notices & Amendments

IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE REVIEW

It is the responsibility of the applicant to upload a current resume that clearly highlights all relevant experience, education, and certifications. Applicants are expected to carefully review the job description to ensure their application meets these requirements. Only those who provide complete and accurate information will be considered.

JOB SUMMARY

As part of the interdisciplinary team at the T. Roy Adams Regional Centre for Dementia Care, responsible to develop, coordinate, implement, promote, and evaluate a diversified program of resident-focused recreational activities for residents/clients based on and responsive to their abilities, strengths, needs, interests, and former lifestyles. Works according to all applicable standards, acts and governing bodies.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Diploma or Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies or Therapeutic Recreation
• Completed courses in special populations and therapeutic recreation
• Certificate in Dementia Care (or equivalent certificate course) from a recognized community college
• Valid First Aid certification
• Safe Food Handling preferred
• Certification in SAM S.T.E.P.S model of exercise preferred.
• Proof of training/certification within the past 2 years preferred in: U-first, PIECES, GPA, DementiAbility, and Positive Approaches to Care

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 6 - 9 months current experience in the recreation field working with dementia populations, and with residents/clients exhibiting behaviours, preferably in a long-term care or community geriatric setting
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of and experience with Dementia Care and dealing with responsive behaviours preferred
• Knowledge of resident/client safety issues and demonstrated capacity to apply resident/client safety practices
• A strong background in long-term care, community consultation and geriatric mental health
• Experience in creating therapeutic care plans and progress notes
• DOS charting knowledge, including how to use the patterns to create a recreation intervention care plan
• Excellent theoretical knowledge and practiced skills in dementia care (specific to GPA techniques, DementiAbility strategies, using The PIECES model of care and Positive Approach to care strategies and therapeutic recreation)

SKILLS

• Commitment to client/family centred care and compassion for the client/family/population being served
• Ability to advocate (to families, other staff, other departments) for best practice when dealing with responsive behaviours
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration and organizational skills
• Demonstrated adaptive communication skills
• Excellent computer knowledge and skill, e.g. Word, Outlook
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Commitment to continuous learning and development
• Enthusiasm, flexibility and ability to cope with change
• Must have an excellent rapport with elderly people and special populations

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• In accordance with the Corporate Policy and applicable Legislation/Regulation(s), the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Record Check and submit a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check, as well as complete any subsequent declaration or check as required by legislation/Act, regulation, and/or policy
• Compliance with any requirements, including immunization and screening measures, of the infection prevention and control program as required by applicable legislation/Act, regulation or policy; some measures are only recommendations (not requirements)
  • Staff are required to be screened for Tuberculosis in accordance with the applicable legislation/Act
• Good attendance record
• Physically and mentally capable of performing the duties of the job

Shift Information

Currently scheduled 16 hours Evenings shifts, may be required to work days, evenings and nights including weekends.

Part-time employees with standard hours of less than twenty-four (24) hours per week will be scheduled considering their preference outlined in the scheduling software (MyTime) when the schedules are being prepared in accordance with Article 19.02 (a).

The employer will endeavour to ensure that part-time staff are provided with alternate weekends free from work unless they have expressed open availability in the scheduling software (MyTime).

Any open shift that is not filled after considering preferences outlined above, the employer will schedule part-time staff who have not reached their part-time commitment of 24 hours starting with the most senior qualified to perform the work until all shifts are filled.

Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

We welcome all applicants! For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Niagara Region, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Niagara Region, Ontario or email related questions to ***email_hidden***. To send input on reducing barriers in the current hiring process, please email View email address on ca.workus.org

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

Don’t have every qualification?

You may be hesitant to apply if you do not have every qualification listed in the posting. While specific qualifications are important for certain roles, we invite individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of experience and education to apply. Our recruiters will evaluate your suitability for the role.

Please note that for unionized roles, we must follow collective agreement requirements. However, we encourage all interested candidates to submit their applications. We believe success in a role can extend beyond meeting every single requirement.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

At Niagara Region, we believe in a culture that recognizes and rewards employees who consistently demonstrate character, competence, and high-performing characteristics.

Work/life balance is important to us at the Niagara Region, all employees are assigned to one primary long-term care location but with the opportunity to work in any of our other long-term care facilities which include locations in Fort Erie, Port Colborne, Welland, St. Catharines, Niagara-on-the Lake, Grimsby, and Niagara Falls.

If you are passionate about making a difference through providing exceptional health and personal care and believe, as we do at the Niagara Region, that our long-term care homes should feel like any home should – warm, welcoming, safe, comfortable and affording our residents the ability to uphold their dignity, enjoyment of life, and quality of life, this position is for you.

To recognize, reward, and support our employees, we offer:

• Competitive wages and salaries
• Competitive benefits packages – including benefits for part-time employees!
• Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS), a Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Access to group home and auto insurance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Corporate Wellness Centre
• Wellness funds
• Discounted fitness memberships
• Employee and Family Assistance Program services
• Educational funding and subsidies to support current and/or future career opportunities
• A robust mentorship program with longer-term and shorter-term experiences
• Employee Recognition Program and peer-to-peer recognition programs

Closing Statement

Uncover the wonder of the Niagara Region and join a team dedicated to meeting tomorrow’s challenges TODAY!

Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application.

We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you require an accommodation for the application process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the alternate formats for contacting us are as follows:

• Email: View email address on ca.workus.org
• Phone: View phone number on ca.workus.org or View phone number on ca.workus.org
• Bell Relay: View phone number on ca.workus.org
• In-person: Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 – Human Resources Department