Student Recreationist, Long Term Care Recreation Services
Temporary Part Time (up to 15 months)

$15.50/hour Reference#:22-108B

The Student Recreationist functions as a member of the Recreation Team in planning, developing, implementing and

evaluating a varied activity program with opportunities for maintaining optimal physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and

social well-being under the direction of the Coordinator, Resident Activities. The Student Recreationist supports the

resident care plan with attention to goals and measurable outcomes while emphasizing and encouraging participation

utilizing resident centered approaches tailoring to their abilities, needs, interests, and values.

Role Responsibilities

• Develops knowledge about residents in order to respond to their individual and group needs through a process of

• Plans, implements and evaluates individual programs, group programs and community outings suited to the

• Transport residents to and from activities, on and off the home areas
• Maintains current knowledge of therapeutic recreation principles/theories consistent with best practices in Long

Term Care (e.g. courses, seminars).

• Implements and assists in the weekly and monthly calendar of events

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Current enrollment as a Student from an accredited College/University program of study in any of the following:

Located in Kingston, Providence Care is Southeastern Ontario’s leading provider of aging, mental health and rehabilitative
care. Continuing the legacy of our Founders, the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, Providence Care provides care

and services at Providence Care Hospital, Providence Transitional Care Centre, Providence Manor Long-Term Care home

and community locations across Southeastern Ontario.

Providence Care is Fully-affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College; Providence Care is a centre for health
care, education and research, and a member of the Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario.

To apply for this position please email your Covering Letter and Resume quoting reference number in subject line to

work@providencecare.ca

To learn more about Providence Care and other opportunities please visit: https://www.providencecare.ca/careers-

volunteering/

We are committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices – Please notify the above if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the
hiring process or require recruitment documents in French.