Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Ltd.

Activity Aide(Long Term Care)

Tavistock, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

$21 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Support care providers in creating a comfortable and caring environment for long-term care residents. Apply knowledge of recreational activities to contribute to resident well-being.

Job details

Caressant Care is looking for a passionate Activity Aide to join our team of care providers. Location Tavistock, Ontario Time Type Part-Time About Caressant Care For over 50 years, Caressant Care has created a comfortable, caring home environment for our residents across Ontario to receive high-quality care. We proudly serve over 1,500 residents across our 15 long-term care homes and ten retirement homes. Operating primarily in small towns, Caressant Care creates tight-knit communities where everyone knows and looks out for one another. At Caressant Care, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and provide them with opportunities to learn and grow, whether they are experienced professionals or just starting their careers. Become part of our team and experience fulfilling, impactful work that brings joy to your life and the lives of others. What We Offer… At the core of our workforce is a passion for people, fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives, experiences, and beliefs. A caring and comfortable space for our residents, their families and our employees. Learning and growth opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers. Competitive wages and benefits. What You Bring… Hold a post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology, or other related field from an Ontario post-secondary institution. Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills (oral and written) Knowledge and skills in the Long-Term Care sector LTC Organizational and leadership skills Ability to work under direction Knowledge and skill in a variety of recreational activities Punctual and reliable The starting rate of pay is $20.70 per hour, and the terms and conditions of employment are as per the Collective Agreement. If this resonates with you, we would love to have a conversation about you joining our team! Please apply using the form below. Our focus at Caressant Care is on hiring individuals whose skills and abilities will contribute most to our organization’s success and who also mirror the communities in which we operate. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their ethnic and cultural background, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you have questions or require accommodations during the application process, please email info@caressantcare.com or call 519-539-0408. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening.

What you’ll do

Support care providers in creating a comfortable and caring environment for long-term care residents. Apply knowledge of recreational activities to contribute to resident well-being.

Requirements

A post-secondary diploma, degree, or certificate in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology, or a related field from an Ontario post-secondary institution is required. Candidates should have long-term care knowledge, strong interpersonal and communication skills, organizational and leadership abilities, and be punctual and reliable.