Recreation Aide (casual) -- Extendicare Viking

Job Description

The Recreation Aide is responsible for:

• •planning, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic and diversion programs
• •documenting resident participation in activities
• •coordinating and participating in general resident care

The Recreation Aide will assist in:

• •Fundraising efforts for the department
• •Liaising with stakeholders (e.g. school, service clubs)
• •Facilitating resident, family and volunteer i ntera ct ion .

The Recreation Aide will:

Obtain feedback from customers and implement improvement strategies and recommend improvement activities

• •Carry out all assigned training and duties in compliance with applicable Occupational Health and Safety legislation and company policy.
• •Respect and preserve the privacy, confidentiality and security of resident and workers' personal and health information.

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.​

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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.

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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.​

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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 an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at careers@extendicare.com.

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.