Certified Resident Programs Aide (Casual) Pine Meadow Nursing Home

EXTENDICARE; Northbrook; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

EXTENDICARE Pine Meadow Nursing Home seeks a Certified Resident Programs Aide (Casual) to enrich residents' lives through engaging activities. You will report to the Resident Programs Manager and help design and implement individualized and group activation programs with safety and respect.

Responsibilities include setting up activities, transporting residents, monitoring during programs, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Proof of Recreation and Leisure Services / Gerontology diploma or degree.
• Experience in planning and evaluating activity programs for residents.
• Ability to assess and plan care for geriatric populations, including cognitively impaired.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, evaluate and revise activation programs for individuals and groups.
• Set up activity areas, transport residents to programs and monitor during activities.
• Maintain records and communicate resident participation to staff.

Skills

Program planning

Care planning

Resident assessments

Geriatric care (cognitive)

English communication

Compassion

Education

Recreation and Leisure Services / Gerontology Diploma or Degree

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Certified Resident Programs Aide (Casual) Pine Meadow Nursing Home

Time Type: Casual

Posting Date: 2026-08-06

Primary Location: Pine Meadow Nursing Home

Job Description:

Reporting to the Resident Programs Manager, the Certified Activity/Recreation Aide is responsible for providing high quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 behavior 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.

Qualifications:

• Proof of successful completion of an approved Recreation and Leisure Services /Gerontology Diploma or Degree program required.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, care planning, resident assessments, implementation and evaluation for geriatric population especially those cognitively impaired.
• Compassion, professionalism, and respect.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

When you choose to build your career with Pine Meadow Nursing Home, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.

We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care home. When you join us, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

Compensation Details

As per the Collective Agreement $22.99 - $24.82 per hour

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.

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.

We are 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.

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.