*Temporary Fixed Term* Part-time Activity Aide- Rouge Valley

111000 Extendicare (Canada) Inc.; Harrington; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Recognition programs

Benefits package

Job summary

111000 Extendicare (Canada) Inc. is seeking an Activity Aide (Temporary Fixed Term, Part-Time) to plan, implement, and evaluate activation programs for residents.

You will set up activity areas, transport residents, and monitor behaviour during activities, reporting changes to nursing staff. The role requires a post-secondary diploma in recreation/leisure studies or related field, with strong communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies or related field (or enrolled, within 3 years of hire).
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in one-to-one/group activity planning for well and cognitively impaired residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate activation programs based on assessed needs.
• Set up activity areas and transport residents to programs.
• Monitor resident behaviour and report changes to staff.
• Maintain program and resident records per policy.
• Communicate resident participation to registered staff.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet resident needs.

Skills

Program planning

Communication skills

Documentation

Time management

Education

Recreation/Leisure studies degree

Job description

Job Title

Activity Aide (Temporary fixed Term, Part-Time)

What you’ll be doing

Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group activation program based on assessed needs and as assigned by the Manager.

Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs.

Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents during programs, and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.

Maintain program and resident records according to department policy.

Communicate participation by residents to registered staff.

Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.

What you bring

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or enrolled in same required. If enrolled, must complete program within 3 years of hire date.

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills.

Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, implementation and evaluation for both well and the cognitively impaired.

Ability to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.

Ability to plan, implement, evaluate new ideas, resident programs and volunteer initiatives.

Knowledge and/or experience in working with the geriatric population especially those with cognitive impairments.

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Employee Perks Recognition Programs
• Robust benefits package
• We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth.
• Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package.

Time Type

Part time

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada.

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.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 senior care and living centres as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada.

Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 team members are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Extendicare is 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.

Extendicare is 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.

Extendicare proudly employs approximately 23,000 individuals and manages an additional 5,000 joint venture employees, all of whom are highly qualified, trained and dedicated team members and passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

Our Mission

To provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home.

Our Vision

Everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

Our Values

We embrace every person for the individual they are. We care for each person as we would our own family. We collaborate with others because we achieve more together. We are relentless in our efforts to improve. We respect the resources entrusted to us.