Activity Aide (Casual) - Rouge Valley

111000 Extendicare (Canada) Inc.; Harrington; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Recognition programs

Benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare seeks a Recreation team member to deliver quality one-to-one and group programs for residents, following established policies and standards. You will support both individual and group activation initiatives and help enrich residents’ lives.

Ideal candidates hold a post-secondary degree in recreation or related field, demonstrate strong communication and documentation skills, and can plan and evaluate activities for well or cognitively impaired residents.

Qualifications

• Requires a post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation/therapeutic recreation or related field.
• Demonstrated communication and documentation skills are essential.
• Experience with group and individual activity planning for geriatric residents is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate activation programs based on assessed needs.
• Set up and transport residents to programs and maintain areas.
• Monitor residents during activities and report changes to staff.
• Maintain program and resident records per policy.
• Communicate resident participation to registered staff.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet resident needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Program planning

Time management

Independent work

Idea generation

Geriatrics knowledge

Education

Recreation/Leisure degree

Job description

Job Description

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our recreation team you will be responsible for delivering quality one to one and group programs to our residents. While following established policies, procedures and standards. Extendicare offers rewarding and meaningful work where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.

What you’ll be doing

• Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group activation program based on assessed needs and as assigned by the Manager.
• 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.

What you bring

• 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.

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life‑long learning and growth opportunities.
• Employee Perks Recognition Programs.
• Robust benefits package Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada.

Through our network of over 115 senior care and living centres as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Time Type

Part time.

Compensation

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package.

Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices.

We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process.

We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation.

If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at [e-mail].

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands.

Mission

To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Vision

Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Values

We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.