Permanent Part-Time Recreation Aide

“How do you live in the moment?” We are passionate about ‘Making Every Moment Matter™.” We are seeking a candidate that shares our values - a person who has a passion to make a difference, who has a strong moral compass and who has a commitment to teamwork. The ideal candidate is a warm and loving person who makes meaningful connections with those they are caring for.

The Activity Aide reports to the Programs Manager and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate programs, outings and events that meet the residents’ physical, social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual and cultural needs.

Wage Rate : The starting wage rate is $21.40 / hour.

Vacancy Type : This is an existing vacancy.

The home will be relocating to Belle River in 2026.

Responsibilities

• Complete documentation and accurate records as required including : Program guides, participation tracking, monthly statistics, Intake documentation, Quarterly documentation, MDS / RAPS, regular care plan updates based on residents’ status, progress notes and all assessments needed to determine residents' recreation and rehabilitation needs.
• Plan and implement programs based on resident assessments, offering new, creative and innovative recreational programs to residents on an ongoing basis.
• Plan and implement special events, community-based programs and outings.
• Evaluate and make adaptations to programs as appropriate.
• Complete equipment assessments and ensure that resident has access to appropriate assistive devices as required (i.e. wheelchair, walker).
• Participate in department meetings, unit meetings, and multidisciplinary care conferences.
• Ensure effective communication and good human relations with residents, residents’ families, volunteers and staff.
• Ensures that posters, notices, and calendars are up to date, attractively displayed and easy for residents to read.
• Initiate media notices re : creative programming in conjunction with the Programs Manager.
• Develop and maintain community contacts and resources.
• Work with different community-based agencies and groups to deliver programming to residents.
• Required to understand the nature and meaning of quality indicators used by the Home and to understand which indicators are publicly reported.
• Required to participate in the improvement of the indicators and achieve satisfactory results.
• Other duties as assigned and or indicated in Job Task Inventory.

Qualifications

What do we offer you?

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As part of our recruitment process, we may use secure, limited AI tools to assist with administrative tasks such as organizing applications or analyzing role alignment. These tools are used solely to support our recruitment team. All hiring decisions are made by people. We are committed to ensuring our hiring practices are equitable, inclusive, and privacy- conscious. Any personal information collected or processed is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Act (PIPEDA) and our internal privacy policies.

We look forward to speaking with you and Making Every Moment Matter™.

Although we appreciate all applicants' interest, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We strive to be diverse, inclusive, fair, equitable and accessible by addressing barriers and promoting dignity and respect for all. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager.

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