Therapeutic Recreation Aide

City of Windsor; Windsor; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Windsor seeks a Therapeutic Recreation Aide to develop and lead programs enhancing residents’ wellbeing at Huron Lodge. You will assess residents and design individualized activities to support quality of life.

You’ll document progress, work within a multidisciplinary team, and coordinate community outings to engage seniors in meaningful activities. Evening and weekend shifts are required; the role emphasizes safety, compassionate care, and collaboration with staff, residents, and

Qualifications

• Two-year post-secondary diploma or university degree in related field as per Long-Term Care Homes Act guidelines.
• Over one year of experience in a Long-Term Care setting.
• Current valid Class G driver’s license and driver’s abstract.
• Patient, understanding and gentle when dealing with residents.
• Knowledge of functional capabilities of residents with dementia, strokes, etc.; ability to support diverse needs.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with residents, visitors, staff and volunteers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and willingness to ongoing training.
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal direction.
• Evening and weekend shifts required including holidays.
• Experience with elderly care and gerontological courses are assets.
• Light physical demands are expected.

Responsibilities

• Develops, organizes and facilitates therapeutic recreation programs for residents.
• Provides residents with therapeutic and meaningful programs to improve quality of life.
• Programs may be individual or group activities.
• Conducts assessments with new residents and families to create activation and spiritual care plans.
• Updates resident care plans on a quarterly basis.
• Manages documentation related to therapeutic recreation.
• Communicates with the multidisciplinary team and participates in care conferences as needed.
• Assists residents on bus trips and escorts to activities as required.
• Performs tours of the home and supports other Resident Services staff.
• Performs occupational health and safety duties as outlined.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Initiative

Driver's license

Education

Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies

University Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Kinesiology

Gerontology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Why Windsor?

Forward. Together. Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefits that supports professional growth. Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. Windsor boasts world class entertainment, state-of-the-art facilities, iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks & gardens and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves.

Job Title: Therapeutic Recreation Aide

Job Posting Number: 2026-0314

Posting Period: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. to Thursday, September 03, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Department: Huron Lodge

Union: C.U.P.E. Local 543

Job Code: 543189

Grade/Class: 0.12

Position Status: Regular Part-Time

Number of Positions: 1

Rate of Pay: $31.22 - $36.68 per hour

Shift Work Required: Yes

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Manager of Resident Services, this position:
• Develops, organizes and facilitates therapeutic recreation programs for residents throughout the home.
• Provides residents with therapeutic and meaningful programs and activities to reach their optimum abilities and maintain or improve their quality of life.
• Programs may be individual or group activities.
• Responsible to conduct assessments with new residents and their families in order to develop an individualized activation and spiritual care plan.
• Responsible to update each resident’s care plan on a quarterly basis.
• Responsible for all documentation requirements related to therapeutic recreation.
• As a member of the multidisciplinary team, will maintain communication with all divisions related to resident status, inclusive of attending care conferences as required.
• Accompanies residents on bus trips into the community as scheduled.
• Porters residents to and from activities and programs as required.
• Will perform tours of the home.
• Will assist other members of the Resident Services team as required.
• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program.
• Will perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must have a two (2) year post-secondary school Diploma from a community college or a University Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, Early Childhood Education, Gerontology, or other related field as per the Long Term Care Homes Act guidelines;or related field; or Ontario Ministry of Education Equivalencies;
• Must have over one (1) year of experience working in Long-Term Care setting;
• At the time of hire, must hold and maintain a current, valid and lawful Class ‘G’ Driver’s License in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle and must provide a driver’s abstract.
• Must be patient, understanding, and gentle when dealing with the residents;
• Must have knowledge of the functional capabilities of residents afflicted by dementia, strokes, psychiatric problems, etc.;
• Must be able to establish effective working relationships with residents, visitors, staff and volunteers;
• Must be able to work as a member of a Resident Services team;
• Must possess good communication skills, organizational and interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate with the elderly;
• Must be proficient in various computer programs and the Microsoft Suite of products (Excel, Word & Outlook) and be willing to participate in continual, in-house and corporate training;
• Must have initiative and ability to work with minimal direction;
• Must work evening and weekend shifts Sunday through Saturday, including statutory holidays;
• Ability to provide direction with all types of resident programs is essential in order to meet the needs of the residents;
• Experience working with the elderly with physical and cognitive impairment would be considered an asset;
• Successful completion of gerontological course(s) will be considered an asset;
• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a light level of work.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a light level of work.

The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

Note:

• We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment

• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.