PROGRAM AND SUPPORT - RECREATION AIDE

Southbridge Care Homes; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Southbridge Care Homes is seeking a Recreation Aide in Scarborough, Ontario. The role focuses on enriching residents' lives through activity planning, implementation and evaluation, with shifts from morning to evening in a casual vacancy arrangement.

Ideal candidates hold a post-secondary diploma in recreation or related field and possess strong communication and documentation skills, plus experience in group programming for geriatric populations.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies or related field; if enrolled, complete within 3 years of hire.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and excellent documentation.
• Knowledge and experience in program planning, implementation, and evaluation for various resident needs.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Experience with geriatric populations and cognitive impairment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate individual and group activation programs based on assessed needs.
• Set up and clean activity areas; transport residents to programs; monitor behavior and report changes.
• Maintain program and resident records; communicate participation to registered staff.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet resident needs.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Documentation skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies or related field

Job description

102 Craiglee Dr, Scarborough, ON M1N 2M7, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Location: Scarborough, ON

Hourly Wage: $22.74 - $24.60

Position: Recreation Aide

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm and 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Status: Casual Vacancy

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best‑in‑class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability.

Reports to: Programs Manager

The Activity Aide plays a pivotal role in enriching the lives of residents. On the daily basis the Activity Aide will have the opportunity to bring joy and fun to our residents; by assisting with the facilitation of different activities, you will have a hand at brightening someone’s day!

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group activation program based on assessed needs and as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs. Monitor the behaviour 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.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or enrolled in same required. If enrolled, must complete program within 3 years of hire date.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, implementation and evaluation for both well and the cognitively impaired.
• Ability to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate new ideas, resident programs and volunteer initiatives.
• Knowledge and/or experience in working with the geriatric population especially those with cognitive impairments.

Additional Requirements include

• A negative vulnerable sector check completed within 6 months of start date.
• TB screening documentation as required under the Southbridge Care Homes’ Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Policy

Southbridge welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview.

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102 Craiglee Dr, Scarborough, ON M1N 2M7, Canada