ACTIVATION AIDE

Southbridge Care Homes; Kemptville; Hybrid; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes is hiring an Activity Aide for temporary full-time work from 8am to 4pm, starting September 2026 through January 2027 with possible extension. The role focuses on enriching residents’ lives through engaging activities, with supervision from the Programs Manager.

The candidate should hold a post-secondary diploma/degree in recreation-related fields and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, especially in activity planning for geriatric populations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in one-to-one/group program planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate new ideas and volunteer initiatives.
• Knowledge/experience with geriatric populations and cognitive impairments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate activation programs for residents (individual and group).
• Set up/clean activity areas and transport residents to programs; monitor during activities.
• Maintain resident records per policy; communicate participation to staff.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet resident needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Program planning

Time management

Independent worker

Geriatric care

Education

Post-secondary recreation/therapeutic recreation/kinesiology degree

Job description

Job Description

Salary Range: Starting at $22.53 per hour

Position: Activity Aide

Status: Temporary Full Time Vacancy, 8am-4pm

September 2026-January 2027, with possibility to extend longer

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Reports to: Programs Manager

The Activity Aide plays a pivotal role in enriching the lives of residents. On the daily basis the Activity Aide will have the opportunity to bring joy and fun to our residents; by assisting with the facilitation of different activities, you will have a hand at brightening someone’s day!

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group activation program based on assessed needs and as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs. Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents during programs and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Maintain program and resident records according to department policy. Communicate participation by residents to registered staff.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or enrolled in same required. If enrolled, must complete program within 3 years of hire date.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, implementation and evaluation for both well and the cognitively impaired.
• Ability to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate new ideas, resident programs and volunteer initiatives.
• Knowledge and/or experience in working with the geriatric population especially those with cognitive impairments.

Additional Requirements include

• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of start date.
• Completion of a 2 Step TB Skin test within the last 12 months of start date.

We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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