Certified Restorative Aide

Extendicare; Tecumseh; Hybrid; CAD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and learning

Career growth opportunities

Meaningful work

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a part-time role at our Canadian long-term care facilities to assist in planning, organizing, and implementing meaningful restorative programs for residents. The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate recordkeeping, and strong communication with residents, families, volunteers, and staff.

A restorative certificate and prior eldercare experience are preferred, with background checks required.

Qualifications

• Restorative certificate or equivalent.
• Experience working with seniors, particularly in a long term care setting.
• Must be able to communicate in written and verbal form.
• Computer skills an asset.
• An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly and who possesses excellent problem solving, planning and creative abilities.
• Proficiency in a second language is an asset.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning, organization, and implementation of meaningful restorative programs for the residents.
• Promotes and supports a team environment.
• Maintains appropriate resident and department records including assessments, and evaluations of planned programs detailing anticipated individual participation.
• Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents).
• Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Second language

Education

Restorative certificate or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the planning, organization, and implementation of meaningful restorative programs for the residents.
• Promotes and supports a team environment.
• Maintains appropriate resident and department records including assessments, and evaluations of planned programs detailing anticipated individual participation.
• Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments.
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Restorative certificate or equivalent
• Experience working with seniors, particularly in a long term care setting.
• Must be able to communicate in written and verbal form.
• Computer skills an asset.
• An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly and who possesses excellent problem solving, planning and creative abilities.
• Proficiency in a second language is an asset.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

What Extendicare has to offer

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of the growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of 99 long-term care homes (59 owned, 40 under management contracts), deliver approximately 14.0 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 153,600 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Our Mission

To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision

Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values

We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.