Posted 18 months ago
Full Time Recreation Aide
@ Extendicare Inc.
Kingston, Ontario
Overview
Extendicare Inc. is hiring a full-time Recreation Aide to implement individual and group programs meeting residents' physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs in a long-term care home. The role includes irregular hours with evening and weekend work. A diploma or degree in Recreation, Gerontology, Activation or Social Sciences is required, with long-term care experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Implement and evaluate individual and group resident programs
- Monitor resident behaviour and condition during programs
- Meet residents within 48 hours of admission
- Maintain program and resident records
- Participate in care conferences and committees
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or degree in Recreation, Gerontology, Activation or Social Sciences
- Long-term care experience preferred
- Ability to read and write English well
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-05-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Recreation, Gerontology, Activation, Social Sciences |
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Extendicare Inc.
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We help our residents and clients live better by promoting quality of life
Full company description
For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services. We are proud to be at the forefront of senior care across Canada and work closely with government, community agencies, researchers, and our care partners, including families, to address needs, close gaps, solve problems and advance best practices. We employ thousands of people across the country who have made it their career and goal in life to care, and we have made it our priority to make sure they are trained and supported to provide the best care possible. Our Mission: Helping people live better
- LinkedIn followers
- 60,418
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 5,861
- Reported office locations
- 3000 Steeles Avenue East Suite 103, Markham, Ontario L3R 4T9, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Consulting
- Other recorded names
- Extendicare
- Specialties
- Post-Acute Care
- Long-Term Care
- Skilled Nursing
- and Rehabilitative Therapy
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 340,182,615
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
For more than 50 years, Extendicare’s qualified and experienced teams have been helping people live better through a commitment to quality care and service that includes skilled nursing care, home health care and management and consulting services. We are proud to be at the forefront of senior care across Canada and work closely with government, community agencies, researchers, and our care partners, including…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Markham, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1968 |
| Specialties | Post-Acute CareLong-Term CareSkilled Nursingand Rehabilitative Therapy |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
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Job Description
SCOPE
Reports to the Resident Program Manager. Implements programs to meet the various physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs of residents and assists in monitoring their needs and progress.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Implements and evaluates both individual and group programs based on assessed needs and as assigned by the Manager. Sets up and cleans the activity area as necessary and assists with transporting residents to and from programs. Monitors the behaviour and condition of residents during programs, reporting any significant changes to the Manager and nursing staff as appropriate.
2. Participates in care conferences and other committees as required to assist in assessing needs of residents. Attends in-service education programs.
3. Meets with residents within 48 hours of admission to discuss available programs and services. Staff will provide the resident with and activity calendar and tour as appropriate.
4. Participates in the development and revision of programs under the guidance of the Resident Program Manager.
5. Maintains program and resident records according to department policy. Communicates participation by residents to registered staff.
6. Participates in committees as assigned by the Resident Program Manager.
7. Adheres to established department policies and procedures regarding quality improvement, fire, safety, environment and infection control.
8. Works cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.
9. Other duties as assigned by Resident Program Manager.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Some irregular hours, evening and weekend work required. Frequent use of visual and auditory senses to monitor responses to activities during programs. Working with sharp and hot equipment required. I.e.) scissors, knives, ovens etc.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
· Successful completion of a degree or diploma in Recreation, Gerontology, Activation or Social Sciences
· Previous experience in a long term care setting preferred
· Ability to read and write English well enough to understand complex verbal and written instructions and complete written documentation required.
Time Type:
Full timeWhen you choose to build your career with Extendicare, you’re joining a team dedicated to making a difference. By focusing our energy on enriching the lives of our residents every day, we transform both the quality of their lives and the quality of our own work experiences.
If you have a passion for caring, turn it into a rewarding career with Extendicare!
Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.
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