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Recreationist, Terraces Memory Care



Baycrest Terraces

 

has an exciting opportunity for a

 

RECREATIONIST

Memory Care

  

Posting Number: 10307

Position Type: Permanent Full-Time

Shift Type: Evening, alternate weekends (subject to change)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 70 Hours, 7 hrs/shift

Union: OPSEU 595

Hourly Pay Rate: $28.18 - $35.09

Date Posted: October 23, 2026

Internal Closing Date: October 30, 2026

 

About Us

At Baycrest, senior living reflects a commitment to supporting people as they age with purpose, fulfilment and dignity. Through communities such as Baycrest Terraces, we offer retirement living, assisted living and memory care services designed to meet evolving needs.

At Baycrest Terraces, we believe individuals can flourish and embrace opportunity at every stage of their lives. Baycrest Terraces is where residents can continue to thrive in their later years. We offer unmatched health care, social activities, and cultural programs that enhance the physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual health of our residents.

 

Job Summary

At Baycrest Terraces, leisure is an important component of both quality of life and well-being.  It allows individuals opportunities for self-determination and utilization of strengths while engaging in meaningful leisure, which is the foundation of Therapeutic Recreation services. This position will be working with residents on our Memory Care Floor.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Works with the Terraces Recreation team to develop therapeutic programs for Memory Care Floor
  • Providing departmental program coverage, including occasional evening and weekend work
  • Design and lead innovative individual and group programs based on residents’ needs
  • Ability and flexibility to execute spontaneous programming when resident needs arise
  • Work with Volunteers and other staff to identify and monitor resident needs
  • Facilitate the provision of intergenerational programming
  • Contribute to the multi-disciplinary care team
  • Coordinate services with other staff/departments
  • Develop and maintain inventory of program supplies
  • Adhere to infection control practices, policies and procedures

 

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2-year College Diploma in Recreation or Activation or equivalent
  • Member in good standing with TRO or APO
  • Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating creative recreation programming
  • Skill working with the frail and cognitively impaired older adults
  • Ability to work independently and as a part of the interdisciplinary team, and effectively manage challenging situations
  • Ability to speak a second language such as Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian or Hungarian would be an asset
  • Certificate in U-First and/or Alzheimer Society for Dementia Care Training Program (DCTP) preferred
  • Knowledge of community resources would be an asset
  • Computer skills and the ability to work with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Publisher

 


Why Baycrest

Baycrest puts people first, offering rewards and programs to support your health, well-being, and growth. (Eligibility varies by role and employment status.)

·       Competitive pay

·       Extended health and dental coverage

·       Defined-benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

·       Paid vacation and statutory holidays

·       Maternity and parental leave top-up programs

·       Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)

·       On-site fitness facilities

·       Employee discount program

·       Tuition reimbursement



INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current Baycrest employees must apply online through the Baycrest intranet. Applications submitted through the external careers website will only be considered after the internal application process. If you are a current employee and are unable to access the intranet, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

 
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

 

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen.



Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at hospitalrecruitment@baycrest.org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

This position is located at 3560 Bathurst Street, Toronto. View the Google Map in full screen.


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