Recreation Aide

Job Description - Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Recreation Manager & Executive Director; - Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting; - Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events; - Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care of the elderly; - Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind; - Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings; - Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels; - Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities; - Assisting with meal services as required; - Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents); - Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct; - Complete other duties as assigned. Time Type: Full 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. 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 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.​ 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 careers@extendicare.com. 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.

The Recreation Aide assists in planning, organizing, and implementing meaningful programs for residents while maintaining accurate department records and assessments. They also facilitate resident outings, assist with meal services, and maintain effective communication with families and staff.

The role requires the ability to work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults and a commitment to upholding the organization's values and code of conduct. Candidates should be capable of collaborating with the Recreation Manager and Executive Director to support the total care of the elderly.

• Health support • Financial well-being support • Long-term career growth

• CommunicationPreferred

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• Program planning
• Resident assessment
• Activity facilitation
• Record keeping
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Elderly care
• Meal service assistance
• Documentation
• Team collaboration
• Effective Communication
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Compassion
• Planning
• Cultural Safety
• Human Relations Movement
• Long-Term Care
• Reviewing Applications

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation
• Recreation Aide
• Recreation / Activities Worker
• Fitness and Recreation Instructors and Programme Leaders
• Recreation Workers

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week