ACTIVITY AIDE, CASUAL

Peterborough Retirement; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Support for personal and professional

Job summary

Peterborough Retirement Residence in Peterborough, ON, is seeking an Activity Aide on a casual basis to support Life Enrichment programs and resident well-being. The role involves planning and implementing activities, assisting residents, and documenting participation.

The starting wage is $17.60 per hour. CPR/First Aid certification is preferred; English literacy is required; prior health care or hospitality experience is a plus. Flexibility for shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• A college diploma in leisure services is an asset, or a degree/diploma in gerontology is an asset
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting is an asset
• Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid
• Highly organized and able to work independently
• Must enjoy working with the elderly in a setting that promotes optimum independence, dignity, and respect
• Ability to use your imagination to engage others
• Must have high energy and a sense of fun
• Ability to have meaningful engagements with others
• Clear vulnerable sector screening (w/ in last 6 months), recent TB test results (w/ in last 6 months) or Chest X-ray (w/ in last 1 yr), and two supervisory references required

Responsibilities

• Assist the Life Enrichment Manager in the planning and implementation of recreation activities designed to meet individual needs and interests according to established standards
• Know how to demonstrate evidence of increasing individual’s well-being and reducing ill-being
• Create an enjoyable, relaxed, and entertaining environment in the residence and assume responsibility for the morale and well-being of residents
• Organize supplies and equipment as needed
• Set up program area as needed
• Keep attendance and document Resident participation in activities
• Encourage Residents to attend programs
• Assist Residents to and from programs
• Meet an individual’s physical and personal care needs to a high-quality standard and with sensitivity
• Partner with community team to ensure the community is in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and/or policies; adherence to safety
• Any and all other tasks as assigned

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Empathy for seniors

Highly organized

Independent worker

Education

Leisure services diploma asset

Gerontology degree/diploma asset

Job description

Peterborough Retirement Residence, Peterborough, ON, CA

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1420

Salary Range: $17.60 To $17.60 Hourly

“How do you bring kindness to others every day?”

Join us in our journey of kindness where compassion is our language, and kindness is our legacy. We are committed to nurturing a culture of kindness that flourishes within our team. Our valued team members are the heart of our mission and their well-being directly impacts the lives of those in our care.

The Activity Aide reports to the Life Enrichment Manager and is expected to demonstrate commitment to resident well-being by implementing high-quality activities in accordance with the organization's vision and mission.

Wage Rate

The starting wage rate is $17.60/hour.

Vacancy

We are hiring employees to work on a casual basis to help us fulfil our scheduling needs and fill vacant shifts as they arise. We are offering flexible

Responsibilities

• Assist the Life Enrichment Manager in the planning and implementation of recreation activities designed to meet individual needs and interests according to established standards,
• Know how to demonstrate evidence of increasing individual’s well-being and reducing ill-being,
• Create an enjoyable, relaxed, and entertaining environment in the residence and assume responsibility for the morale and well-being of residents,
• Organize supplies and equipment as needed,
• Set up program area as needed,
• Keep attendance and document Resident participation in activities,
• Encourage Residents to attend programs,
• Assist Residents to and from programs,
• Meet an individual’s physical and personal care needs to a high-quality standard and with sensitivity,
• Partner with community team to ensure the community is in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and/or policies; adherence to safety,
• Any and all other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• A college diploma in leisure services is an asset, or a degree/diploma in gerontology is an asset,
• Ability to read, write, and understand English,
• Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting is an asset,
• Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors,
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid,
• Highly organized and able to work independently,
• Must enjoy working with the elderly in a setting that promotes optimum independence, dignity, and respect,
• Ability to use your imagination to engage others,
• Must have high energy and a sense of fun,
• Ability to have meaningful engagements with others,
• Clear vulnerable sector screening (w/ in last 6 months), recent TB test results (w/ in last 6 months) or Chest X-ray (w/ in last 1 yr), and two supervisory references required

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages
• Support for personal and professional growth

We appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people.

We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy-conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process please contact the hiring manager.