Recreation Therapy Assistant | Temporary Full-time | 12-8pm

Sienna Senior Living; Bobcaygeon; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & Dental benefits

SOAR program

Share Purchase Plan

Learning & growth

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a Recreation Therapy Assistant to join the Long Term Care team in Bobcaygeon, ON. This temporary full-time role (12pm-8pm) focuses on enriching residents’ lives through engaging recreation activities and personalized program planning.

You will collaborate with staff to assess interests, prepare daily programs, and foster social engagement while supporting a home culture that empowers residents to live life to the fullest each day.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or related field.
• Experience working with seniors and understanding motivation concepts.
• Understanding of leisure principles.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work permit.
• Able to pass Vulnerable Sector Check/Criminal Record Check for the province.

Responsibilities

• Grow and refine recreation programs and initiatives.
• Prepare daily activities that provide physical, cognitive and emotional enjoyment.
• Assess residents’ interests, needs, and progress.
• Maintain records of programs and resident involvement and report updates to the Team Leader.

Skills

Motivation concepts with seniors

Leisure principles

Education

Diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies or related field

Job description

Recreation Therapy Assistant | Temporary Full-time | 12-8pm

location Bobcaygeon, ON, 28 Boyd category Recreation and Leisure Part-Time Sep 29 2026

Recreation Therapy Assistant Uncertified / TFT / 75 hours 12pm-8pm

Rate of Pay: $20.27 (as per collective agreement)

This posting is for an existing vacancy

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
• Health & Dental benefits program
• 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 resident participation 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. Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve. 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.