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Program Activity Aide Full Time Forest TrailExtendicare • Ontario, Ontario, Canada
Program Activity Aide Full Time Forest Trail

Program Activity Aide Full Time Forest Trail

Extendicare • Ontario, Ontario, Canada
25 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
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Job Description

Job Description

ACTIVITY AIDE

**We are hiring staff for our new home Forest Trail in Peterborough On. To be opened in September 2026**

Candidates are invited to apply for the above position to work at Extendicare Peterborough

The incumbent will report to the Resident Program Manager.

This position is for our Forest Trail Home located in 514 Deline St. Peterborough ON K9K 1T3.

*** This position starts as casual in our Peterborough LTC home and will transition to Full Time at our new Forest Trail LTC home in September of 2026***

Available opportunities include Part-Time; Days/ Evening shifts Must be able to work Weekends and Holidays

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Plan implement/facilitate/lead and evaluate one to one self-directed and group recreation programs based on assessed needs abilities and interests of residents (social/physical/intellectual/emotional/spiritual).

  • Perform other departmental tasks as required or as assigned by the Resident Program Manager.

  • Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs and meals.

  • Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents during programs and report any significant changes to the Resident Program Manager and nursing staff as appropriate.

  • Maintain program and resident records and departmental communications including daily attendance multi-disciplinary progress notes resident assessment quarterly/annual reviews as well as program audits as per department policy.

  • Work cooperatively with Programs Department staff volunteers as well as all multi-disciplinary team members to meet resident needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies or therapeutic recreation preferred. Will also consider kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or enrolled in same. If enrolled must complete education program within 3 years of hire date.

  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) as well as excellent leadership/organization and documentation skills.

  • Knowledge and demonstrated experience with Point Click Care and Activity Pro and Microsoft Office (MS Word MS Excel) preferred.

  • Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning implementation and evaluation with a diverse population.

  • Flexible energetic detail oriented able to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.

  • Ability to plan implement evaluate new ideas resident programs and volunteer initiatives.

Time Type:

Full time

At Extendicarewevespent 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 acomprehensive suite of benefitsdesigned 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 mayuse artificial intelligence (AI) toolsto support certain stages of the recruitment process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team butdo notreplace human judgment every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. Ifyou wouldlike more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible inclusive and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.


Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
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