Recreation Programmer (St. Peter's Residence at Chedoke)

St. Peter's Residence at Chedoke is seeking a part time Recreation Programmer to join their team!

*Starting Bonus: For joining Thrive Group, you can earn an additional $500!

St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke is a not-for-profit 221 bed long-term care residence located in Hamilton’s Chedoke community. Built in 2004, the home has seven terraces accommodating 30-32 residents on each. 

St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke offers quality care in a home-like environment, nurturing body, mind and spirit. Staff deliver care and services based on individual care plans that emphasize best practices and resident-centered care.

Shifts are 12:00pm-8:00pm and every other weekend. Please note this position supports residents on our secure unit. 

Thrive Group is proud to be certified as one of Canada’s Great Places to Work®! In addition, we have been recognized an awarded as:

• 2025 Best Workplaces in Health Care


• 2025 Best Workplaces™ for Giving Back


• 2024/2025 Best Workplaces™ with the Most Trusted Executive Team


• 2024 Top 50 Best Workplaces in Canada

We’re thrilled to be acknowledged for our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace!

Position Summary:

Provide therapeutic recreation programs that improve and maintain the physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being of 30 to 60 long term care residents residing on one or two assigned 30-bed Terraces at St. Peter’s Residence at Chedoke.

Employment Guide:

• College diploma in Recreation or Gerontology as a field of study from an Ontario postsecondary institution or a postsecondary diploma, degree or certificate granted from another jurisdiction that the home reasonably believes is equivalent.  


• May require post graduate Therapeutic Recreation Certificate and/or equivalent.  


• Strong knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease, and other dementias, as well as other chronic health challenges (e.g. MS, Parkinsons, stroke, mental illness…)


• Proven ability to design therapeutic recreation programs.


• GPA-Gentle Persuasive Approach in Dementia Care


• Above average empathetic, listening and reflective skills.


• Strong leadership skills that are customer-service focussed in keeping with the "Care Culture" of St. Peter's Residence at chedoke.


• Well developed time management, organizational, and multi-tasking abilities


• Competent personal computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office…)


• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Job Type: Part Time

Starting Hourly Rate: $27.55

We are currently hiring to fill an existing/new position on our team. While we thank all applicants for their applications, only those advancing to the interview stage will be contacted

At Thrive Group, we embrace equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment to this is directly linked to our organizational values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Versatility, and Excellence. Thrive Group strives to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the residents, clients, and customers we serve and are committed to providing an accessible candidate experience through the recruitment and selection process. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 289-309-8477 or email [email protected]