Activity Aide (Retirement Home)

Caressant Care; Marmora and Lake; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Learning and growth opportunities

Fostering a supportive team

Job summary

Caressant Care in Ontario is seeking part-time Recreation/Wellness staff to support residents in our long-term care homes. Hold a post-secondary diploma in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, or gerontology.

You will apply interpersonal and communication skills toengage aging residents in a variety of activities; be punctual, reliable, and able to work under direction. Starting pay is $20.76 per hour under the Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• Diploma/certificate in recreation and leisure, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or gerontology from an Ontario institution.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Knowledge of aging process and working with aging population.
• Organizational and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work under direction.
• Knowledge of various recreational activities.
• Punctual and reliable.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Aging population knowledge

Organizational skills

Leadership

Recreational activities

Punctual and reliable

Education

Recreation & leisure studies (Ontario)

Therapeutic recreation

Kinesiology

Gerontology

Job description

Location

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 our employees' well-being and provide opportunities to learn and grow, whether they are experienced professionals or just starting their careers. Join 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 of the aging process and skills required to work with an aging population RH
• 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 $20.76 per hour, and the terms and conditions of employment are as per the Collective Agreement.

At Caressant Care, we focus 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.