Recreation Aide - Long Term Care - Unscheduled Part Time

Ajax, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 3, 2026
1 position

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

Job summary

The Recreation Aide will plan and implement programs to support the social culture and holistic health of residents. They will work within a multidisciplinary team to foster positive relationships with residents and their families.

Job details

The Village of Millers Creek has an exciting opportunity for a Recreation Aide to join their team. • Position type: Unscheduled Part time • Location: 1401 Harwood Ave N Ajax, ON L1T 4L7 You can be you while being a part of our Family! * Competitive salary, and benefits; * Significant opportunities for Growth and Development: Our Leaders come from within; * Ongoing Team Member Appreciation incentives and generous rewards and recognition; * Extended Health Benefits & Retirement Savings; * Individualized Assistance for Team Member Education and Development; * Loans and Scholarships to help our team members realize their greatest potential; * Financial Hardship Support Program: Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund; * A Unique Family Culture: Every Person in Every Village is a branch of our Family Tree To be successful as our new Recreation Team Member, you will: * Be enrolled in/completed diploma or degree recreation/leisure studies and/or gerontology from a community college or university * Display a caring and respectful attitude toward our residents, families, and team members * Support and embrace our resident-centered social culture * Work as part of a multidisciplinary team * Foster exemplary relationships with residents, their families and the Village team to deliver holistic care that focusses on flexible living and quality of life * Plan and implement programs It would be an asset if our new Recreation Team Member has: * Knowledge of the five domains in Therapeutic Recreation that contribute to an individual’s health * Knowledge of recreational therapy practices, methods, techniques and opportunities to improve resident’s well-being and holistic health * An understanding of the relevant sections of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 You can be you while being a part of our family At Schlegel Villages we are redefining elder care through innovation [https://the-ria.ca/about-ria/about-us/our-history/], Village design [http://schlegelvillages.com/about] and culture [http://schlegelvillages.com/culturechange] change, but we know the key to our Village success, and our residents’ satisfaction, is YOU and our teams. We aspire to provide all members of our communities, including team members, with a life enriching experience. We are family owned and operated and we take our mission seriously: “to provide holistic health care in a home environment, located within an internal neighbourhood design that promotes a caring community with emphasis on optimal health and life purpose for each resident”. Schlegel Villages is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with the hiring leader. Equity, diversity and inclusion are ingrained within the Schlegel Culture, and our Villages are more welcoming, open-hearted and vibrant because of it. Each Village is strengthened by the unique lived experience of every person connected to it. Everyone is included and respected in their spirituality, cultural diversity and individuality. Regardless of ability, heritage or cultural roots, our people are embraced, just as they are, and we celebrate and support life purpose within the community. At Schlegel Villages, our hiring practices reflect our commitment to human connection and strong relationships that we strive to provide in our Villages. We do not use artificial intelligence in our screening or selection processes; applications are reviewed by our recruitment professionals who thoughtfully assess candidate’s fit with our posted opportunities, mission and values.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled in or have completed a diploma or degree in recreation, leisure studies, or gerontology. A caring and respectful attitude toward residents and team members is essential for success in this role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Extended health benefits • Retirement savings • Team member education and development assistance • Loans and scholarships • Financial hardship support program • Team member appreciation incentives