Recreation Aide Temporary Full Time [IAM AAide3 0.23] AgeCare Aylmer

Iris L.P.; Aylmer; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare in Ontario is seeking a friendly Recreation Team Member to plan and lead activities that support residents' wellbeing, independence and joy. You will build relationships with residents, families and the community, and contribute to a welcoming home-like atmosphere.

Responsibilities include developing engagement opportunities, documenting assessments, and supporting quality improvement processes while ensuring safety and person-centred care for seniors.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in recreation/therapeutic recreation or related field.
• Passion for working with seniors and improving lives through engagement.
• Excellent communication, organization and computer skills.
• Provincial certification for safe food handling.
• Related experience, preferably in Long Term Care.
• Current First Aid Certificate is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships to learn residents' interests and needs.
• Develop, plan and lead recreation and leisure activities.
• Provide leadership and support to team members for meaningful engagement.
• Foster partnerships with families and the community.
• Complete assessments and required documentation; participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Computer skills

First Aid

Education

Post-secondary degree in recreation or related field

Enrollment in related program (within 3 years)

Job description

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents’ homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person‑centered environment. Working in long term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

The Opportunity: As a Recreation Team Member, you will facilitate planned and spontaneous opportunities that will enable residents to maintain or develop their skills and knowledge and foster engagement in pursuits that promote wellbeing, purpose, creativity, a sense of lifelong learning and fun!

What you will do

• Build relationships to learn about the unique interests and needs of each resident
• Develop, plan and lead recreation and leisure activities, spanning all dimensions of wellness, ensuring these opportunities are matched to resident abilities
• Provide leadership and support to all team members to promote opportunities for meaningful resident engagement
• Foster partnerships with families and within the community to enhance resident engagement opportunities
• Complete assessments and all required documentation and participate in quality improvement processes

What you will need

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation or other related field, or current enrollment in one of these programs with an expected graduation date within the next three years
• A passion for working with seniors and a desire to improve their lives through meaningful engagement
• Excellent communication, organization, and computer skills
• Provincial certification for safe food handling
• Related experience, preferably in Long Term Care
• Current First Aid Certificate will be an asset

Salary Range: $24.08 - $24.46 per hour. Salary placement based on qualifications and experience.

This job posting is for an active, open position, and all applications are reviewed by our team without the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Canadian work experience is not required.

Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home‑like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind.

Guiding Principles

• Trust: Act with integrity and fairness
• Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion
• Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service
• Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support