Recreation Worker, Community Programs

Deep River and District HospitalDeep River, ONvia DRDH careers

  • Full-time
  • Posted 12 days ago
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About the job

Deep River and District Health is hiring a full-time Recreation Worker for its Community Programs department in Deep River. The worker plans and runs recreation and leisure programs for residents and patients, in groups or one on one, shaped around each person's interests and needs.

The job is 1.0 FTE on variable shifts and belongs to the OPSEU support bargaining unit. It fills an existing vacancy. Pay starts at $26.10 an hour and tops out at $27.71 after three years. Applications close October 31, 2026.

What you’ll do

  • Plan, deliver and evaluate recreation programs for residents and patients
  • Lead group, one to one and self directed activities
  • Assess residents and help build therapeutic recreation care plans
  • Work with families and the care team to keep residents engaged
  • Report changes in a resident's condition to registered staff

What we’re looking for

  • Diploma or degree in recreation, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or a related field, or current enrolment in one
  • Food safety awareness training recognized by a public health unit
  • Gerontology certificate and Smart Serve preferred
  • DementiAbility, Montessori for dementia and Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred
  • Long-term care experience preferred
  • Good communication, teamwork and computer skills

Details

Pay
$26.10–$27.71 per hour
Job type
Full-time
Good to know
Students welcome · Shift work
Where
117 Banting Drive, Deep River, ON K0J 1P0, Deep River
Kind of work
Healthcare & personal support
Listed until
Nov 27, 2026

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