Permanent Part Time Recreation Aide

Responsive Group, Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ontario is seeking an Activity Aide who is passionate about making a difference in residents' lives. The role involves planning and implementing recreational programs, ensuring effective communication with residents and families, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates will have a background in recreation or gerontology and experience working with seniors.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Employee benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Support for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors and planning recreational activities.
• Knowledge of RAI-MDS – AIS certified preferred.
• Must provide a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement programs based on resident assessments.
• Complete documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Evaluate and adapt programs as necessary.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies

CPR and First Aid qualifications

Job description

We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter.” We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for. The Activity Aide reports to the Programs Manager and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate programs, outings and events that meet the residents’ physical, social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual and cultural needs.

The home will be relocating to Belle River in 2026.

Responsibilities

• Complete documentation and accurate records as required including : Program guides, participation tracking, monthly statistics, Intake documentation, Quarterly documentation, MDS / RAPS, regular care plan updates based on residents’ status, progress notes and all assessments needed to determine residents' recreation and rehabilitation needs.
• Plan and implement programs based on resident assessments, offering new, creative and innovative recreational programs to residents on an ongoing basis.
• Plan and implement special events, community-based programs and outings.
• Evaluate and make adaptations to programs as appropriate.
• Complete equipment assessments and ensure that resident has access to appropriate assistive devices as required (i.e. wheelchair, walker).
• Participate in department meetings, unit meetings, and multidisciplinary care conferences.
• Ensure effective communication and good human relations with residents, residents’ families, volunteers and staff.
• Ensure that posters, notices, and calendars are up to date, attractively displayed and easy for residents to read.
• Initiate media notices re : creative programming in conjunction with the Programs Manager.
• Develop and maintain community contacts and resources.
• Work with different community-based agencies and groups to deliver programming to residents.
• Understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home and understand which indicators are publicly reported.
• Participate in the improvement of the indicators and achieve satisfactory results.
• Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory.

Qualifications

The qualifications needed to join our family are as follows :

• Has a post-secondary diploma or degree or certificate in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, gerontology or other related fields from an Ontario post-secondary institution.
• OR has a post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate granted in another jurisdiction that, in the reasonable opinion of the licensee, is equivalent to the diploma, degree or certificate described above.
• Or in the reasonable opinion of the Home, have the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience providing recreational and social activities to perform the duties required of this position.
• Experience working with seniors, experience / training on GPA, PIECES and U FIRST as well as the statements from Butterfly.
• Experience planning, implementing and evaluating programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of RAI-MDS – AIS certified, if not must be completed successfully within one (1) year of being hired.
• CPR and First Aid qualifications.
• To show evidence of being focused on people’s feelings when interacting and knowing how to turn a task into positive social interaction.
• To undertake and meet all legal requirements within a context of promoting individuals’ rights and measuring / reducing elements of risk.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
• As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB testing (within the last six months or within 14 days upon hire) or a chest X-ray (within the last year), as per Public Health requirements.
• Two supervisory references required.

Provide proof of all required vaccines. The Employer strongly recommends to “stay up to date” with the recommended vaccines. Vaccination requirements are subject to changes as determined by the Employer.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive wages.
• Employee benefits.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Support for personal and professional growth.

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter. Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.