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Recreation Aide

2 hours ago

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Extendicare Full time

Job Description

Mission:
Reporting to the Recreation Manager, the Recreation Aide assists in the planning,
organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
Qualifications:

• College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent is required;

• Previous experience working with seniors;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;

• An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly;

• Valid provincial driver's license to transport residents by van (i.e.: Class 4; Class F).

• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check
(including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Time Type:

Part 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.​

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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.

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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.​

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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.​

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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.​