Temporary Resident Program Aide

EXTENDICARE; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career growth

Meaningful work

Employee Assistance Program

Benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare Mapleview Home in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario is seeking a Resident Program Aide to plan, implement and evaluate activation programs for residents, transport them to activities, and monitor behavior during sessions.

The role requires a post-secondary diploma in recreation or gerontology, strong communication, documentation, and time management skills. Part-time hours with a comprehensive benefits package are offered. You will work closely with nursing staff to meet resident needs.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation, gerontology, or related field is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Experience in individual/group program planning and evaluation for seniors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate activation programs based on assessed needs.
• Set up activity areas and transport residents to programs, monitor behavior.
• Develop and revise programs under supervisor guidance.
• Maintain records and communicate participation to staff.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet resident needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Program planning

Care planning

Time management

Independent work

Idea generation

Gerontology knowledge

Education

Diploma in recreation or related

Job description

Job Description

RESIDENT PROGRAM AIDE

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our recreation team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high-quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff. Extendicare offers rewarding and meaningful work where you can enrich your life and the lives of others.

This position is for our Extendicare Mapleview Home, located in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan, implement and evaluate both individual and group activation programs based on assessed needs and as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Set up and clean activity areas as necessary and transport residents to and from programs. Monitor the behavior and condition of residents during programs and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Participate in the development and revision of programs under the guidance of the Supervisor.
• 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:

• Proof of successful completion of an approved post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation, therapeutic recreation, gerontology registered ECE, or Social Service Worker required.
• 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.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in care planning and resident assessments.
• Ability to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate new ideas, resident programs and volunteer initiatives.
• Knowledge and/or experience in working with the geriatric population especially those with cognitive

What you’ll get

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated 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 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

Time Type

Part time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.

At Extendicare,we’vespent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, 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 acomprehensive suite of benefitsdesigned 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 mayuse artificial intelligence (AI) toolsto support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team butdo notreplace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. Ifyou wouldlike more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.