The Community Recreation Programmer is internally known as the Wellness & Vitality^TM Assistant.  Reporting directly to the Wellness Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting, developing, implementing, and maintaining a Wellness & Vitality^TM program that includes therapeutic, physical, emotional, spiritual, social, intellectual and vocational activities intended to promote the residents' well being.

You are a team player and a dynamic self-starter with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Your passion for promoting an improved quality of life for mature adults is evidenced by your knowledge and understanding of the aging process and its significance to mature adult programming. You have a degree/diploma in Therapeutic Recreation/Leisure Studies, Activation or a related discipline and 1-2 years experience working with older adults. Class F license and weekend & evening availability will be a requirement. Current certification in CPR and First Aid is preferred. A fitness background would be an asset. Some evening and weekend work is required therefore flexibility in shifts is a must.

At Amica, our branded Wellness & Vitality^TM Programs, along with the expertise and dedication of our people, are the foundation of our success. Amica employees want to make a difference and dedicate their working day to ensuring this happens. If you share this passion and are looking to build your career with a dynamic, fast-growing company, in a long-term growth industry, then we want to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please visit our Amica careers website at www.amica.ca/careers

JOB POSTING CLOSING DATE:

Internal Applicant Closing Date:     Deceber 19, 2013

External Applicant Closing Date:    Vacant until filled.