Recreation Aide - Temporary Part-time

Peoplecare-Communities; East Zorra-Tavistock; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

peopleCare Communities is seeking a Recreation Aide to join our Activities team. This 21‑month, temporary part-time position focuses on life enrichment programs for residents, from exercise classes to social activities.

You will help monitor needs, support activities, and work under the Director of Programs. Requires 1 year related experience and a 2-year diploma in Recreation and Leadership, plus 6 months to reach competency.

Qualifications

• 1 year progressive related experience.
• 2 year diploma in Recreation and Leadership, or equivalent.
• 6 months in this job to reach competency.

Responsibilities

• Implements group and individual life enrichment programs such as exercise classes, crafts, social activities and outings.
• Assist with feeding residents as assigned.
• Set up activity area as necessary and transport residents to programs and meals.
• Monitor behavior and condition of residents during programs and report changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy for residents

Education

Diploma in Recreation and Leadership

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM

We are currently recruiting for a fun, detailed-oriented, resident advocate to join our team as a Recreation Aide! Do you have a passion or interest in working with seniors? JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM!peopleCare Communities is thrilled to be named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the Twelfth year in a row. This award recognizes top companies across Canada for overall performance, sustained growth, strategy, capabilities and innovation, culture and commitment, and leadership. We are also accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest award possible through Accreditation Canada’s Qmentum program.

THE ROLE

As a member of the peopleCare Activities team, the Program and Support Services Aide will follow established policies, procedures and standards. This position participates in the implementation of programs to meet the various physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual needs of residents. The Program and Support Services Aide will assist in monitoring the needs and progress of the residents.

Reports to: Director of Programs

This is a temporary part-time opportunity for a 21-month term, with a schedule of 52.5 hours bi-weekly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in implementing the group and individual life enrichment programs such as exercise classes, crafts, social activities and outings, and sensory stimulation activities are assigned
• Assist with feeding residents as assigned
• Set up activity area as necessary
• Transport residents to and form programs and meals
• Monitor behavior and condition of residents during programs
• Reports any significant changes to the supervisor and nursing staff as required
• Participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences and other committees as required
• Maintains program and resident records according to department policy
• Reports participation of residents to registered staff regularly
• Works cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs
• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures including, but not limited to sanitation, safety and quality assurance and infection control
• Performs other related functions as required by the supervisor
• Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and any Collective Agreements
• Complies with safe work practices and guidelines
• Reports incidents/accidents immediately to supervisor
• Complies with all WSIB reporting and documenting requirements
• Cooperates with the company Return to Work Program if required
• Complies with all company Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Participates in all relevant and required in-service education
• No signing authority

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1 year progressive related experience
• 2 year diploma in Recreation and Leadership, or equivalent
• 6 months in this job to reach competency

Thank you for your interest in joining peopleCare!

We are excited to learn more about you and the experience you would bring to our team. peopleCare is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. peopleCare does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All applications are reviewed by members of our recruitment team.