Residents Programs Aide-Casual

EXTENDICARE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

EXTENDICARE is seeking a part-time programs assistant to help plan, prepare and facilitate recreational and social programs for residents in our long-term care home in Toronto, Ontario.

You will encourage resident participation, promote social engagement and independence, and provide 1:1 and group programming based on residents’ interests and care needs. You will also help with setup, safety, documentation, and event support, within IPAC and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and facilitating recreational and social programs.
• Ability to promote social engagement and quality of life for residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparing, and facilitating recreational and social programs for residents.
• Encourage resident participation and promote social engagement, independence, and quality of life.
• Provide 1:1 and group programming based on residents’ interests, abilities, and care needs.
• Set up and clean up program areas and ensure supplies and equipment are ready.
• Assist residents with safe access to programs and provide support during activities.
• Document and track resident participation and program outcomes as required.
• Support special events, outings, celebrations, and other department initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with the Programs Manager and interdisciplinary team.
• Follow all IPAC, health and safety, and organizational policies and procedures.

Skills

Program planning

Resident engagement

Group facilitation

Job description

Job Description

• * Assist with planning, preparing, and facilitating **recreational and social programs** for residents.
• * Encourage resident participation and promote **social engagement, independence, and quality of life**.
• * Provide **1:1 and group programming** based on residents’ interests, abilities, and care needs.
• * Set up and clean up program areas and ensure supplies and equipment are ready.
• * Assist residents with safe access to programs and provide support during activities.
• * Document and track resident participation and program outcomes as required.
• * Support special events, outings, celebrations, and other department initiatives.
• * Work collaboratively with the **Programs Manager and interdisciplinary team**.
• * Follow all **IPAC, health and safety, and organizational policies and procedures**.

Time Type

Part time

Compensation Details

$22.66 - $24.36

We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care home. When you join us, 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. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

We are 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.

We are 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 work we do.