Classification: Temporary, Part-time
Shift: N/A
Rate of Pay: $26.33 – $26.72/hour
Reference #: 2025-85
Department: Extended Care Wing
Start Date: As soon as possible
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Long-Term Care Manager, the Recreation Assistant is responsible for assisting in program planning, organizing, and implementing recreation and leisure programs for the residents of the Extended Care Wing. Recreation programs are to be appropriate and relevant to individual client needs, interests and abilities. As the Recreation Assistant you will be working as an interdisciplinary team member in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth by the organization, while supporting staff, patients, residents and families utilizing best practice guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A post-secondary diploma in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, or other related field (or enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field) is considered an asset.
- Education or experience related to the field of Gerontology.
- Experience working in Long-Term Care or with the geriatric population.
- Certificate in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Apply with resume and cover letter – quoting the reference number – in confidence to:
Human Resources
Atikokan General Hospital, 120 Dorothy Street
Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0
Fax: (807) 597-4305
[email protected]
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITIONS ARE FILLED
NOTE: Applicants who require accommodations in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources for support using the above contact information.
Atikokan Health and Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.
We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected in the recruitment process will be contacted.
