Activity Aide (Retirement Home)

Caressant Care is looking for a passionate Activity Aide to join our team of care providers. Location Fergus, Ontario Time Type Part-Time About Caressant Care For over 50 years, Caressant Care has created a comfortable, caring home environment for our residents across Ontario to receive high-quality care. We proudly serve over 1,500 residents across our 15 long-term care homes and ten retirement homes. Operating primarily in small towns, Caressant Care creates tight-knit communities where everyone knows and looks out for one another. At Caressant Care, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and provide them with opportunities to learn and grow, whether they are experienced professionals or just starting their careers. Become part of our team and experience fulfilling, impactful work that brings joy to your life and the lives of others. What We Offer… At the core of our workforce is a passion for people, fostering a culture that embraces diverse perspectives, experiences, and beliefs. A caring and comfortable space for our residents, their families and our employees. Learning and growth opportunities for professionals at all stages of their careers. Competitive wages and benefits. What You Bring… Hold a post-secondary diploma, degree or certificate in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology, or other related field from an Ontario post-secondary institution. Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills (oral and written) Knowledge of the aging process and skills required to work with an aging population Organizational and leadership skills Ability to work under direction Knowledge and skill in a variety of recreational activities Punctual and reliable The starting rate of pay is $21.30 per hour, and the terms and conditions of employment are as per the Collective Agreement. If this resonates with you, we would love to have a conversation about you joining our team! Please apply using the form below. Our focus at Caressant Care is on hiring individuals whose skills and abilities will contribute most to our organization’s success and who also mirror the communities in which we operate. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their ethnic and cultural background, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you have questions or require accommodations during the application process, please email [email protected] or call 519-539-0408. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening. Apply Now

The Activity Aide is responsible for implementing and leading a variety of recreational activities for residents in a retirement home. The role focuses on enhancing the well-being and joy of the aging population within a caring community environment.

Candidates must hold a post-secondary diploma, degree, or certificate in recreation, kinesiology, gerontology, or a related field from an Ontario institution. Strong communication skills and knowledge of the aging process are essential.

• Competitive wages • Benefits

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• Interpersonal skills
• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Gerontology knowledge
• Organizational skills
• Leadership skills
• Recreational activity planning
• Punctuality
• Reliability

• Healthcare
• Sports & Recreation
• Social Services
• Administrative

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 5, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level