Activity Aide - Permanent Casual (C) - St. Catharines

EXTENDICARE; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 373,000 - 402,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare St. Catharines is seeking an Activity Aide to plan, implement, and evaluate activation programs for residents. You will set up activity spaces, transport residents, and monitor participation under supervision.

Strong communication and record-keeping are essential as you support the well-being of seniors. Applicants should have a post-secondary diploma in recreation or related fields, with experience in geriatric care and excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation, leisure or activation studies or related field.
• Experience providing recreation program planning and implementation with seniors is an asset.
• Energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly.
• Strong problem-solving and adaptability to resident needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, evaluate, develop and revise individual and group activation programs under supervision.
• Set up and transport residents to/from programs.
• Monitor behavior and report changes to staff.
• Maintain program and resident records as per policy.

Skills

Recreation program planning

Elderly care empathy

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in recreation, leisure, activation studies

Degree in Social Service Worker in Gerontology, Music Therapy or Gerontology with relevant courses

Tools

Activity Pro

PCC

Job description

Job Description

Activity Aide

Job Posting #: 091-26

Posting: Permanent Casual 1-75hrs Biweekly (9am - 5pm)&(12:30pm - 8:30pm)

Location: Extendicare St. Catharines in St. Catharines

Closing Date: Friday, September 4th, 2026 @ Noon

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential.

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan, implement, evaluate, develop and revise both individual and group activation programs based on assessed needs under the guidance of 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.

What you bring:

• Must have a Post-secondary diploma or degree from an accredited community college or university in recreation, leisure or activation studies or therapeutic recreation, OR a degree or diploma in Social Service Worker in Gerontology ; Music Therapy; or Gerontology that includes at least 3 courses in recreation and leisure or therapeutic recreation.
• Experience providing recreation program planning and implementation with seniors with physical and cognitive impairment is considered an asset.
• An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly.
• Ability to problem solve, and pivot to meet the needs of the residents and the home.
• Demonstration of planning and creative abilities.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills.
• Knowledge and/or experience in working with the geriatric population especially those with cognitive impairments.
• Knowledge in technology such as Activity Pro program and PCC

Time Type

Part time

Compensation Details

$27.51 - $29.12

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

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.

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.