Job Description

• Understands the concepts and benefits of Therapeutic programs and is able to identify the appropriate use of programming.
• Carries out resident programming/rehabilitation in groups or individually.
• Communicates changes in resident functional status as related to individual or group programming.
• Participates in the planning of group and individual programs.
• Set up and clean program area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs. Monitor the behavior 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.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to meet resident needs.
• Knowledge and recent experience required in one to one and group program planning, implementation and for both cognitively and physically impaired individuals.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.
• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate new ideas and resident programs.
• Provide meal assistance to residents.
• Complete resident safety checks.
• Knowledge and/or experience in working with the geriatric population.

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.

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.