ACTIVATION AIDE

Southbridge Care Homes; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes is seeking an Activity Aide in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The role focuses on enriching residents' lives through facilitating individual and group activities, with a shift from 12pm to 8pm and a starting wage of $24.12 per hour.

You will plan, implement, and evaluate activation programs, assist with transporting residents, and maintain records in accordance with policy. A post-secondary recreation-related diploma and strong communication/organizational skills are required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills; excellent documentation skills.
• Knowledge and experience in one-on-one/group program planning, implementation and evaluation for both well and cognitively impaired.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate resident programs and volunteer initiatives.
• Knowledge of geriatric population, especially cognitive impairments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate activation programs based on assessed needs with supervision.
• Transport residents to and from programs; monitor behavior and report changes as appropriate.
• Maintain program and resident records per department policy; communicate participation to staff.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet resident needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independent worker

Program planning

Geriatrics knowledge

Education

Post-secondary diploma in recreation/therapy

Enrolled in related program (within 3 years)

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Salary Range: Starting at $24.12 per hour

Position: Activity Aide

Status: Full Time Vacancy, 12pm-8pm

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.

Southbridge welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

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