Certified Activity Aide-Casual

Extendicare; Peterborough; Presencial; CAD 21.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Extendicare is seeking an Activity Aide to plan, implement and evaluate recreation programs for residents in our long-term care setting. The role involves leading one-to-one and group activities, coordinating transport to programs and meals, and maintaining accurate program records.

The successful candidate will have a post-secondary diploma in recreation/therapeutic recreation or kinesiology, strong communication skills, and familiarity with Point Click Care, Activity Pro, and MS Office.

Formación

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies or therapeutic recreation preferred.
• Will also consider kinesiology or related field; if enrolled, education program within 3 years.
• Strong communication (verbal & written) and organization skills.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, implement, lead and evaluate individual and group recreation programs.
• Set up activity area and transport residents to programs and meals.
• Monitor residents during programs and report changes to managers and nursing staff.
• Maintain program records, attendance, progress notes, and reviews.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers and multi-disciplinary team to meet resident needs.

Conocimientos

Diploma in recreation and leisure or L

Communication skills

Point Click Care

Activity Pro

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Program planning & evaluation

Time management

Educación

Post-secondary diploma/degree in recreation and leisure studies or therapeutic recreation

Kinesiology or related field considered

Herramientas

Point Click Care

Activity Pro

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

ACTIVITY AIDE

Candidates are invited to apply for the above position to work at Extendicare

The incumbent will report to the Resident Program Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, implement/facilitate/lead and evaluate one to one, self-directed and group recreation programs based on assessed needs, abilities and interests of residents (social/physical/intellectual/emotional/spiritual).
• Perform other departmental tasks as required or as assigned by the Resident Program Manager.
• Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs and meals. Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents during programs and report any significant changes to the Resident Program Manager and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Maintain program and resident records and departmental communications including daily attendance, multi-disciplinary progress notes, resident assessment, quarterly/annual reviews as well as program audits as per department policy.
• Work cooperatively with Programs Department staff, volunteers as well as all multi-disciplinary team members to meet resident needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies or therapeutic recreation preferred. Will also consider kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or enrolled in same. If enrolled, must complete education program within 3 years of hire date.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), as well as excellent leadership/organization and documentation skills.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience with Point Click Care and Activity Pro and Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel) preferred.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, implementation, and evaluation with a diverse population.
• Flexible, energetic, detail oriented, able to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate new ideas, resident programs and volunteer initiatives.

Time Type:

Part time

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.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. 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.