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We’re Hiring: Recreation Therapist/Program Manager The Leamington Mennonite Home is seeking a positive, reliable and compassionate Recreation Therapist/Program Manager to join our team. This working leadership role is responsible for assessing residents’ recreational needs, developing and delivering meaningful individual and group programming, supervising recreation staff, students and volunteers, and supporting departmental operations across our long-term care and retirement community. Qualifications include: • A degree or advanced diploma in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation or a related field (Social Work, Human Kinetics, Psychology) • At least two years of experience working with seniors • Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills • Knowledge of dementia care, therapeutic recreation and resident-centered programming • Previous leadership or supervisory experience is an asset This is a full-time, permanent position, primarily Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with occasional afternoon and weekend shifts. Salary: $60,000–$70,000 per year (depending on education/experience) Benefits include HOOPP pension eligibility, dental care, vision care and paid time off. Ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors? Apply through Indeed: https://ca.indeed.com/job/recreation-therapistprogram-manager-30665434ac4135a7

What you’ll do

Responsible for assessing residents' recreational needs and developing meaningful individual and group programming. The role also involves supervising recreation staff, students, and volunteers while supporting departmental operations.

Requirements

Requires a degree or advanced diploma in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field. Candidates must have at least two years of experience working with seniors and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

• Hoopp Pension Eligibility • Dental Care • Vision Care • Paid Time Off

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Dementia care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Recreation Therapy
• Program Management
• Leadership
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Dementia Care
• Therapeutic Recreation
• Resident-Centered Programming
• Staff Supervision
• Resident Assessment

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Sports & Recreation
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services