Full Time Temporary-75 Hours Evenings

Extendicare; Canada; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Extendicare, with over 50 years’ experience in Canadian long-term care, seeks a passionate professional to plan and deliver activation programs that enhance residents’ quality of life. You will work under supervision, coordinate activities, and ensure accurate record-keeping while supporting a compassionate care team.

This full-time role includes comprehensive total rewards and growth opportunities within Extendicare.

Qualifications

• Must have the 3 required Therapeutic recreation courses covered in their program.
• Experience organizing individual and group activation activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, evaluate, develop and revise activation programs based on assessed needs under supervision.
• Set up and clean activity areas and transport residents.
• Monitor resident behavior and report changes to Supervisor and nursing staff.
• Maintain program and resident records and communicate participation to staff.

Skills

Program planning

Resident activation

Behavior observation

Record keeping

Communication with staff

Education

3 Therapeutic recreation courses

Job description

Job Description

• 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.
• Candidate must have the 3 required courses of Therapeutic recreation that is covered in their program.

• 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.
• Candidate must have the 3 required courses of Therapeutic recreation that is covered in their program.

All Other Duties Assigned

Time Type

Full time

Job Description

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.