At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. As a valued member of our recreation team, you will assume ultimate responsibility for providing high quality care while maintaining a safe and healthy environment for residents and staff.
This position is for our Extendicare Home, located in Timmins, Ontario
Available opportunities include: Part-Time; Day/Evening shifts
What you’ll be doing:
Plan, implement, evaluate, develop and revise both individual and group activation programs based on assessed needs under the guidance of the Supervisor.
Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs.
Monitor the behavior and condition of residents during programs and report any significant changes to the Supervisor and nursing staff as appropriate
Maintain program and resident records according to department policy. Communicate participation by residents to registered staff.
What you bring:
Proof of successful completion of an approved Recreation and Leisure Services /Gerontology Diploma or Degree program from a post-secondary institution in any jurisdiction equivalent to Ontario,or
Skills and past experience in a health care or similar setting
Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, care planning, resident assessments, implementation, and evaluation for geriatric populationespecially those cognitively impaired is preferred
Experience with an older adult population an asset
Strong customer and resident service skills.
Experience in a high paced customer service setting an asset
Flexible and willingness to learn new tasks
Ability to multi-task and adapt to quickly changing priorities
Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
Ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English (other languages an asset)
What you’ll get:
Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others
Employee Family Assistance Program
Robust benefits package.
Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individualsare united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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