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St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Onsite
Job Description
Activity Aide
Job Posting #: 091-26
Posting: Permanent Casual 1-75hrs Biweekly (9am - 5pm)&(12:30pm - 8:30pm)
Location: Extendicare St. Catharines in St. Catharines
Closing Date: Friday, September 4th, 2026 @ Noon
At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team and celebrating achievements creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential.
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 behaviour 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:
Must have a Post-secondary diploma or degree from an accredited community college or university in recreation, leisure or activation studies or therapeutic recreation, OR a degree or diploma in Social Service Worker in Gerontology ; Music Therapy; or Gerontology that includes at least 3 courses in recreation and leisure or therapeutic recreation.
Experience providing recreation program planning and implementation with seniors with physical and cognitive impairment is considered an asset.
An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly.
Ability to problem solve, and pivot to meet the needs of the residents and the home.
Demonstration of planning and creative abilities.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills.
Knowledge and/or experience in working with the geriatric population especially those with cognitive impairments.
Knowledge in technology such as Activity Pro program and PCC
Time Type
Part timeAt 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 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.
