Quality of Life Aide

Extendicare (Canada); Red Deer; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare (Canada) in Alberta seeks a Part-time Qualified Leisure Activator to plan, implement, evaluate, and revise activation programs tailored to residents needs under supervision. You will set up activity areas and transport residents, monitor safety, and maintain records.

The role requires strong communication and collaboration with nurses and staff, offering meaningful work within a supportive team environment and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and leading group activities for residents.
• Ability to communicate clearly with residents and staff.
• Sensitivity to diverse resident needs and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, evaluate, develop, and revise activation programs based on assessed needs under manager guidance.
• Set up and clean activity areas and transport residents to and from programs.
• Monitor residents during programs and report significant changes to nursing staff.
• Maintain program and resident records per department policy and document participation.
• Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Program planning

Activity facilitation

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Recreation Manager, the QLA will:

• Plan, implement, evaluate, develop, and revise both individual and group activation programs based on assessed needs under the guidance of the manager.
• 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 manager and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Maintain program and resident records according to department policy. Report, document and communicate participation by residents to registered staff.
• Work collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team.

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.

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.