Permanent Part Time Recreation Aide

Responsive Group; Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Recreation Aide to join their team. This part-time role focuses on enhancing the quality of life for seniors through engaging programs and activities. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate recreational programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of residents. If you are passionate about making a difference and fostering meaningful connections, this opportunity offers a supportive environment with competitive wages and benefits. Join us to make every moment matter!

Benefits

Competitive wages

Benefits and perks

Employee assistance and growth support

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs.
• Knowledge of RAI-MDS and CPR/First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement programs based on resident assessments.
• Complete documentation including program guides and participation tracking.
• Maintain effective communication with residents and families.

Skills

Communication Skills

Program Planning

Experience with Seniors

Computer Literacy

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation or related fields

Job description

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We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter.” We seek a candidate who shares our values — someone with a passion to make a difference, a strong moral compass, and a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is warm, caring, and capable of making meaningful connections with residents. The Activity Aide reports to the Programs Manager and collaborates as part of the interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, and evaluate programs, outings, and events that address residents’ physical, social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and cultural needs.

Responsibilities

• Complete documentation including program guides, participation tracking, statistics, assessments, care plan updates, and progress notes.
• Plan and implement programs based on resident assessments, introducing creative and innovative recreational activities.
• Organize special events, community programs, and outings.
• Evaluate and adapt programs as needed.
• Assess equipment needs and ensure residents have access to assistive devices.
• Participate in meetings and care conferences.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, volunteers, and staff.
• Ensure posters, notices, and calendars are current, attractive, and accessible.
• Coordinate media notices with the Programs Manager.
• Develop and sustain community contacts and resources.
• Collaborate with community agencies to deliver programming.
• Understand quality indicators used by the Home and participate in their improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation, leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, gerontology, or related fields from an Ontario institution, or equivalent recognized elsewhere.
• Experience working with seniors and familiarity with GPA, PIECES, U FIRST, and Butterfly statements.
• Experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs.
• Computer literacy and excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of RAI-MDS; AIS certification preferred or must be obtained within one year.
• CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Ability to engage positively and turn tasks into meaningful social interactions.
• Legal and health requirements including a Vulnerable Sector Check, TB testing, and vaccination proof.
• Two supervisory references.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Benefits and perks
• Employee assistance and growth support

We look forward to making every moment matter with you. We value diversity, inclusion, fairness, and accessibility. For accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.