Posted 2 months ago
Activity Aide(Long Term Care)
@ Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes
Fergus, Ontario
Overview
Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes is hiring a full-time Activity Aide for its long-term care home in Fergus, Ontario. The role plans and runs recreational activities for residents. The starting rate is $24.54 per hour under the Collective Agreement, and a criminal reference check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.
Pay:
$24.54 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Plan and lead recreational activities for residents
- Engage residents and families in community life
- Support residents in a caring, comfortable environment
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary diploma in recreation, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or related field
- Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication
- Knowledge of the long-term care sector
- Organizational and leadership skills
- Knowledge of a variety of recreational activities
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Recreation and leisure studies, Therapeutic recreation, Kinesiology, Gerontology |
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Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes
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Full company description
We have the privilege of taking care of nearly 1300 residents in our 15 Long Term Care Homes and over 700 residents in our 10 Retirement Homes across Southern and Eastern Ontario.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,295
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 500
- Reported office locations
- 264 Norwich Ave, Woodstock, Ontario N4S 3V9, CA
- Other recorded names
- Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Ltd.
- Specialties
- Long Term Care
- Retirement Home
- Nursing Home
- Retirement Living
- Geriatric Nursing Care
- and Assisted Living
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
We have the privilege of taking care of nearly 1300 residents in our 15 Long Term Care Homes and over 700 residents in our 10 Retirement Homes across Southern and Eastern Ontario.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Woodstock, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Long Term CareRetirement HomeNursing HomeRetirement LivingGeriatric Nursing Careand Assisted Living |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 57 |
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Caressant Care is looking for a passionate Activity Aide to join our team of care providers.
Location
Fergus, Ontario
Time Type
Full-Time
About Caressant Care
For over 50 years, Caressant Care has created a comfortable, caring home environment for our residents across Ontario to receive high-quality care. We proudly serve over 1,500 residents across our 15 long-term care homes and ten retirement homes. Operating primarily in small towns, Caressant Care creates tight-knit communities where everyone knows and looks out for one another.
At Caressant Care, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and provide them with opportunities to learn and grow, whether they are experienced professionals or just starting their careers. Become part of our team and experience fulfilling, impactful work that brings joy to your life and the lives of others.
What we offer…
- At the core of our workforce is a passion for people, fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives, experiences, and beliefs.
- A caring and comfortable space for our residents, their families and our employees.
- Learning and growth opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers.
- Competitive wages and benefits.
What you bring…
- Hold a post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology, or other related field from an Ontario post-secondary institution.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Knowledge and skills in the Long-Term Care sector LTC
- Organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to work under direction
- Knowledge and skill in a variety of recreational activities
- Punctual and reliable
The starting rate of pay is $24.54 per hour, and the terms and conditions of employment are as per the Collective Agreement. If this resonates with you, we would love to have a conversation about you joining our team! Please apply using the form below.
Our focus at Caressant Care is on hiring individuals whose skills and abilities will contribute most to our organization’s success and who also mirror the communities in which we operate. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their ethnic and cultural background, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
If you have questions or require accommodations during the application process, please email [email protected] or call 519-539-0408.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening.
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