Posted 11 hours ago
Life Enrichment Assistant
@ Amica Senior Lifestyles
Newmarket, Ontario
Overview
Amica Senior Lifestyles is hiring a casual Life Enrichment Assistant at Amica Newmarket to deliver recreation and wellness programs for seniors. The role involves leading fitness and social programs, creating daily activity communications, driving residents on community outings, and supporting administrative tasks. The posting states an hourly rate of $22.62 and consistent scheduling through self-service technology.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting delivery of recreation programs and events
- Creating daily activity communications
- Building connections with residents, families and staff
- Driving residents on community outings
- Supporting administrative tasks
Requirements summary:
- Diploma or degree in Gerontology, Therapeutic Recreation or related field preferred
- Knowledge of adapting programs for cognitive, physical and sensory impairments
- Ability to meet physical demands including lifting and leading fitness programs
- Valid driver's licence and special class licence or willingness to obtain
- Current CPR, First Aid, Smart Serve and Food Safe certificates
- Strong computer skills in Word, Publisher and Excel
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Care home, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPR, First Aid, Smart Serve, Food Safe, StrongerU, WaterART |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Gerontology, Therapeutic Recreation, Activation, Recreation, Sociology |
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Full company description
Amica Senior Lifestyles is setting a new standard for senior living in Canada by combining unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities with expert care and support to deliver a personalized senior living experience. Committed to enriching the lives of seniors now and as their needs change, Amica offers independent living, assisted living and memory care lifestyle options. Established in 1996, the company owns and operates 34 residences in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, with plans to continue expansion in select markets. To learn more, please visit amica.ca.
- LinkedIn followers
- 26,803
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,797
- Reported office locations
- 20 Queen Street West, Suite 3200, Toronto, ON M5H 3R4, CA
- Business categories
- Lifestyle
- Healthcare Services & Hospitals
- Healthcare
- Other recorded names
- Amica Senior Lifestyles
- Specialties
- Senior Living
- Independent Living
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
- Respite and Short-Term Stays
- Hospitality
- and Health and Wellness
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Amica Senior Lifestyles is setting a new standard for senior living in Canada by combining unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities with expert care and support to deliver a personalized senior living experience. Committed to enriching the lives of seniors now and as their needs change, Amica offers independent living, assisted living and memory care lifestyle options. Established in 1996, the company owns…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, ON |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1996 |
| Specialties | Senior LivingIndependent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareRespite and Short-Term StaysHospitalityand Health and Wellness |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 116 |
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LIFE ENRICHMENT ASSISTANT
Amica Newmarket
Casual
$22.62
Established in 1996, Amica Senior Lifestyles operates over 30 senior living residences in British Columbia and Ontario, while continuing to grow in select markets. We offer Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL) and Memory Care (MC) lifestyle options, along with Long Term Care (LTC) in BC. We combine expert care with unparalleled premium hospitality and amenities for a personalized senior living experience.
At Amica, our values are at the heart of all we do. We are privileged to spend our days enriching the lives of seniors, their families and each other. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those of all religions, ethnicities, people of diverse sexual and gender identities and expressions, Black, Indigenous, Racialized People, and Persons with Disabilities.
Become part of a team where you can make a real impact in the lives of others each and every day.
A day in the life of a Life Enrichment Assistant:
As a Life Enrichment Assistant, you will bring your vibrant, creative self to work every day, enriching the lives of the residents, through personalized opportunities and experiences. You will take a hands-on approach in supporting the delivery of engaging and innovative recreation programs.
What will you be doing?
- Supporting the delivery and facilitation of a variety of programs and events.
- Creation of daily activity communications.
- Building connections with residents, families, and team members.
- Driving the bus to take residents on outings in the community.
- Supporting completion of administrative tasks.
How will we support you?
- We invest in your personal and professional growth by providing opportunities to earn certifications in StrongerU land fitness, WaterART aquatic fitness, Lay Rescuer training, food and beverage serving and obtaining a specialized class driver's license.
- We offer a competitive hourly rate.
- You are supported by inspiring leaders who show up for you.
- You have access to consistent scheduling through self-service technology so you can balance your life.
What you will bring:
- A degree/diploma in Gerontology, Therapeutic Recreation, Activation, Recreation, Sociology or Psychology preferred.
- Education and/or experience in geriatric programming in a related setting considered an asset.
- Knowledge of the dimensions of wellness, along with adaptations and modifications to programming benefitting individuals with cognitive, physical and sensory impairments.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including lifting, portering, and leading multiple fitness programs throughout the day.
- Valid driver’s license and/or special class license (or willingness and ability to obtain).
- Current certificate in standard CPR and First Aid.
- Current Smart Serve/Serving it Right and Food Handlers/Food Safe Certifications
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
- Team player with the ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
- Interest and desire to work with seniors to promote healthy lifestyle choices and independence.
- Strong computer skills including knowledge of Word, Publisher, Excel and related software.
Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.
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