Recreation Aide - Perm Part Time Days & Evenings

Career Opportunities; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

SOAR (Share Ownership and Reward)

Employee Share Purchase Plan with 회사 매

Continuous learning and growth

Welcoming culture and diversity

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a Recreation Aide in Mississauga to develop and run engaging programs for residents. You’ll build meaningful connections with residents and families, delivering activities that enhance health, happiness and social engagement in a supportive LTCH setting.

This permanent part-time role offers opportunities to contribute daily, grow professionally, and be part of a mission-driven team focused on dignity and purpose for seniors.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in recreation or related field.
• Experience working with seniors and understanding motivation concepts.
• Knowledge of leisure principles and activity programming.
• Legal eligibility to work in Canada and ability to obtain checks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging recreation programs for residents.
• Foster relationships with residents and families to support social engagement.
• Maintain records of activities and resident participation per guidelines.
• Lead activities and events to promote resident health and happiness.

Skills

Motivation concepts with seniors

Leisure principles

Interpersonal communication

Education

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

Job description

Recreation Aide - Perm Part Time Days & Evenings

Job Category: Individual Contributors

Requisition Number: RECRE080127

• Posted : October 22, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Description

Activation Aide
Cawthra Gardens Community - Mississauga

Rate of Pay: $23.75 (as per collective agreement)
This posting is for a existing vacancy.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Join our team at Sienna Senior Living Long Term Care and become a vital part of our resident-centered community. As a Recreation Aide, you'll have the opportunity to bring joy and fulfillment to the lives of residents every day. Your role will involve creating and implementing engaging recreational programs tailored to the unique interests and abilities of each individual. Beyond simply providing care, you'll build meaningful relationships and foster a sense of belonging for residents. With each interaction, you'll make a profound impact, enriching lives and creating lasting memories. Come be a part of a team where your dedication and compassion are valued, and where every day brings new opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join us in our mission to ensure that our residents lead lives filled with happiness, dignity, and purpose.

Reporting to an Director of Resident Programs, the Recreation Aide is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents.

What Sienna Offers:

We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. And we offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What You’ll Be Doing:

Join the Long Term Care team as a Recreation Aide and become an integral part of a dynamic environment focused on enhancing the lives of residents. In this role, you'll cultivate a profound connection with residents, gaining insight into their unique experiences. By fostering relationships with residents and their families, you'll provide diverse support options and engaging program selections to promote their overall health and happiness. Your individual contributions, alongside collaborative teamwork, will play a pivotal role in nurturing a home culture centered on empowering residents to live life to the fullest each day.

How You’ll Succeed:

• Contribute to the development and refinement of programs and initiatives
• Prepare the daily activities providing physical, cognitive and emotional enjoyment
• Support in assessing residents' interests, needs, and progress.
• Maintain accurate records of programs and resident involvement in accordance with departmental guidelines. Provide regular updates on residentparticipation and feedback to the Team Leader
• Foster social interaction among residents by leading designated activities or special events.
• Assist new residents in getting acquainted with the facility and its recreation program, facilitating introductions to other residents, and encouraging conversation and social engagement among them

Who you are:

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or other related field from an indigenous Institute, private career college, college of applied arts and technology, another degree granting Institution or equivalent work experience working with seniors
• Experience in working with seniors including an understanding of motivation concepts with seniors.
• Understanding of leisure principles.
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work permit
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and/or Criminal Record Check applicable to the appropriate province

Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial intelligence to screen and assess applicants for this position.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.