Recreation Aide Part Time - Trillium Court

extendicare; Kincardine; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Extendicare is seeking a part-time Recreation Assistant to support the planning, organization and delivery of meaningful programs for residents at our Canadian long-term care homes. You will collaborate with the Recreation Manager and Executive Director to create engaging activities that enhance quality of life.

Responsibilities include assisting with assessments, documentation, and daily activity evaluations, maintaining strong resident and family relations, and participating in team meetings

Qualifications

• Post-secondary credential in recreation/gerontology or related field.
• Equivalent credential from another jurisdiction accepted.
• Experience in health care or similar setting.
• Experience with program planning/evaluation for geriatric population.
• Strong customer and resident service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant software (Activity Pro, Point Click Care).
• Must provide Vulnerable Sector Check and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for residents.
• Assist with maintenance of department records including assessments and evaluations.
• Maintain effective communication with residents, families, volunteers and staff.
• Attend in-service education to stay informed on elderly care trends.
• Participate in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interests in mind.
• Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels.
• Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities.
• Assisting with Restorative Dining during meals.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Oral and written communication

Multi-tasking

Willingness to learn

Microsoft Office

Activity Pro

Point Click Care

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree/certificate in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or related field

Equivalent diploma/degree from another jurisdiction

Tools

Activity Pro

Point Click Care

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Recreation Manager & Executive Director;
• Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting;
• Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events;
• Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care of the elderly;
• Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind;
• Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings;
• Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels;
• Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities;
• Assisting with Restorative Dining during meal services;
• Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
• Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proof of successful completion of a post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or other related field from an Ontario post-secondary institution
• Proof of successful completion of a post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate granted in another jurisdiction that is equivalent to the diploma, degree or certificate
• Skills and experience in a health care or similar setting
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, care planning, resident assessments, implementation, and evaluation for geriatric population especially those cognitively impaired is preferred
• Experience with an older adult population an asset
• Strong customer and resident service skills.
• Experience in a high paced customer service setting an asset
• Flexible and willingness to learn new tasks
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to quickly changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Activity Pro and Point Click Care
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.
• Must provide proof of a 2 step TB test

Time Type

Part time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

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.

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 w