Program Activity Aide - Casual - Forest Trail

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement/facilitate/lead and evaluate one to one, self-directed and group recreation programs based on assessed needs, abilities and interests of residents (social/physical/intellectual/emotional/spiritual).
• Perform other departmental tasks as required or as assigned by the Resident Program Manager.
• Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs and meals.
• Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents during programs and report any significant changes to the Resident Program Manager and nursing staff as appropriate.
• Maintain program and resident records and departmental communications including daily attendance, multi-disciplinary progress notes, resident assessment, quarterly/annual reviews as well as program audits as per department policy.
• Work cooperatively with Programs Department staff, volunteers as well as all multi-disciplinary team members to meet resident needs.

Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies or therapeutic recreation preferred. Will also consider kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or enrolled in same. If enrolled, must complete education program within 3 years of hire date.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), as well as excellent leadership/organization and documentation skills.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience with Point Click Care and Activity Pro and Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel) preferred.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, implementation, and evaluation with a diverse population.
• Flexible, energetic, detail oriented, able to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate new ideas, resident programs and volunteer initiatives.
• Time Type:
• Part time
• 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.
• 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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Additional Information

Job Description ACTIVITY AIDE **We are hiring staff for our new home Forest Trail in Peterborough, On. To be opened in Q4 2026** Candidates are invited to apply for the above position to work at Extendicare Peterborough The incumbent will report to the Resident Program Manager. This position is for our Forest Trail Home, located in 514 Deline St. Peterborough, ON K9K 1T3. *** This position starts as casual in our Peterborough LTC home and will transition to full time / part time at our new Forest Trail LTC home in Summer of 2026***

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