Activity Aide(Long Term Care)

Caressant Care; Arthur; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Learning and growth opportunities

Caring and supportive work environment

Job summary

Caressant Care is seeking a part‑time Recreation/Lifestyles role in Ontario. The successful candidate will bring a post‑secondary credential in a related field, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and knowledge of LTC. Organizational abilities and reliability are essential.

The starting pay is $22.96 per hour, with benefits under the Collective Agreement. Caressant Care values learning, growth, and a supportive team environment across its Ontario homes.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology, or related field from an Ontario institution.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Knowledge and skills in the Long-Term Care (LTC) sector.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

LTC knowledge

Organizational skills

Leadership

Recreational activities knowledge

Punctuality

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in related field (Ontario)

Job description

Time Type

Part-Time

About Caressant Care

For over 50 years, Caressant Care has created a comfortable, caring home environment for our residents across Ontario to receive high-quality care. We proudly serve over 1,500 residents across our 15 long-term care homes and ten retirement homes. Operating primarily in small towns, Caressant Care creates tight‑knit communities where everyone knows and looks out for one another.

At Caressant Care, we prioritize the well‑being of our employees and provide them with opportunities to learn and grow, whether they are experienced professionals or just starting their careers. Become part of our team and experience fulfilling, impactful work that brings joy to your life and the lives of others.

What we offer

• At the core of our workforce is a passion for people, fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives, experiences, and beliefs.
• A caring and comfortable space for our residents, their families and our employees.
• Learning and growth opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers.
• Competitive wages and benefits.

What you bring

• Hold a post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology, or other related field from an Ontario post-secondary institution.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Knowledge and skills in the Long-Term Care sector LTC
• Organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to work under direction
• Knowledge and skill in a variety of recreational activities
• Punctual and reliable

The starting rate of pay is $22.96 per hour , and the terms and conditions of employment are as per the Collective Agreement.

Our focus at Caressant Care is on hiring individuals whose skills and abilities will contribute most to our organization’s success and who also mirror the communities in which we operate. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their ethnic and cultural background, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

If you have questions or require accommodations during the application process, please email [e-mail] or call 519-539-0408.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening.