Resident Programs Aide - Casual - Cobourg

Job summary

The Resident Programs Aide assists in planning and implementing meaningful recreational programs and activities for elderly residents. They are responsible for maintaining department records, facilitating outings, and ensuring effective communication with families and staff.

Job details

Job Description Resident Programs Aide Mission: Reporting to the Recreation Manager, the Recreation Aide assists in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents Key Responsibilities: • Assist in the planning, organization and implementation of meaningful programs for the residents, in collaboration with the Recreation Manager & Executive Director; • Assists with the maintenance of appropriate department records including assessments, evaluations of planned programs detailing individual participation, charting; • Maintains effective communication and good human relations with residents, families, volunteers and staff of other departments, keeping them informed of current and upcoming events; • Attends in-service education in order to keep informed of current trends in the total care of the elderly; • Participates in team meetings to plan programs with residents' interest in mind; • Facilitating residents to scheduled and pre-arranged outings; • Assisting with assessment of individual resident activity levels; • Preparing, carrying out and evaluating daily activities; • Assisting with meal services as required; • Work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents); • Uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare's Code of Conduct; • Complete other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • College diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology or equivalent is required; • Previous experience working with seniors; • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); • Excellent oral and written communication skills; • An energetic, compassionate person who enjoys working with the elderly; • Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one. What Extendicare has to offer: At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect: • 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 through your work. • Employee Family Assistance Program. • Robust benefits package. Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 11 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 150,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs nearly 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better. Time Type Part time COMPENSATION DETAILS $27.51 - $29.12 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.

What you’ll do

The Resident Programs Aide assists in planning and implementing meaningful recreational programs and activities for elderly residents. They are responsible for maintaining department records, facilitating outings, and ensuring effective communication with families and staff.

Requirements

A college diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology, or an equivalent is required along with previous experience working with seniors. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office and provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check.

Benefits

• Continuous Mentorship
• Life-long Learning Support
• Growth Opportunities
• Career Advancement
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Robust Benefits Package

Listed skills

• Dedicated · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Effective communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Microsoft · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Resident · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Program Planning
• Gerontology
• Resident Assessment
• Microsoft Office
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Elderly Care
• Activity Coordination
• Record Maintenance
• Interpersonal Skills

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Sports & Recreation
• Social Services

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