Peterborough, On Recreation assistant Jobs – 2 Openings This Week

Program Activity Aide - Full Time Forest Trail
Extendicare —Peterborough, ON
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
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Activity Aide, Adult Day Program - Full-time
VON Canada (Ontario) —Peterborough, ON
- $17.60–$23.82 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills

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Program Activity Aide - Full Time Forest Trail

Extendicare -
Peterborough, ON

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Therapeutic Recreation
Microsoft Excel
Post-secondary education
Microsoft Office
Communication skills

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Job Description

ACTIVITY AIDE

We are hiring staff for our new home Forest Trail in Peterborough, On. To be opened in September 2026

Candidates are invited to apply for the above position to work at Extendicare Peterborough

The incumbent will report to the Resident Program Manager.

This position is for our Forest Trail Home, located in 514 Deline St. Peterborough, ON K9K 1T3.

* This position starts as casual in our Peterborough LTC home and will transition to Full Time at our new Forest Trail LTC home in September of 2026*

Available opportunities include Part-Time; Days/ Evening shifts Must be able to work Weekends and Holidays

RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, implement/facilitate/lead and evaluate one to one, self-directed and group recreation programs based on assessed needs, abilities and interests of residents (social/physical/intellectual/emotional/spiritual).
Perform other departmental tasks as required or as assigned by the Resident Program Manager.
Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs and meals.
Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents during programs and report any significant changes to the Resident Program Manager and nursing staff as appropriate.
Maintain program and resident records and departmental communications including daily attendance, multi-disciplinary progress notes, resident assessment, quarterly/annual reviews as well as program audits as per department policy.
Work cooperatively with Programs Department staff, volunteers as well as all multi-disciplinary team members to meet resident needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies or therapeutic recreation preferred. Will also consider kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or enrolled in same. If enrolled, must complete education program within 3 years of hire date.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written), as well as excellent leadership/organization and documentation skills.
Knowledge and demonstrated experience with Point Click Care and Activity Pro and Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel) preferred.
Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, implementation, and evaluation with a diverse population.
Flexible, energetic, detail oriented, able to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.
Ability to plan, implement, evaluate new ideas, resident programs and volunteer initiatives.

Time Type:

Full 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.

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ACTIVITY AIDE

We are hiring staff for our new home Forest Trail in Peterborough, On. To be opened in September 2026

Candidates are invited to apply for the above position to work at Extendicare Peterborough

The incumbent will report to the Resident Program Manager.

This position is for our Forest Trail Home, located in 514 Deline St. Peterborough, ON K9K 1T3.

* This position starts as casual in our Peterborough LTC home and will transition to Full Time at our new Forest Trail LTC home in September of 2026*

RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, implement/facilitate/lead and evaluate one to one, self-directed and group recreation programs based on assessed needs, abilities and interests of residents (social/physical/intellectual/emotional/spiritual).

Perform other departmental tasks as required or as assigned by the Resident Program Manager.

Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs and meals.

Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents during programs and report any significant changes to the Resident Program Manager and nursing staff as appropriate.

Maintain program and resident records and departmental communications including daily attendance, multi-disciplinary progress notes, resident assessment, quarterly/annual reviews as well as program audits as per department policy.

Work cooperatively with Programs Department staff, volunteers as well as all multi-disciplinary team members to meet resident needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies or therapeutic recreation preferred. Will also consider kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or enrolled in same. If enrolled, must complete education program within 3 years of hire date.

Strong communication skills (verbal and written), as well as excellent leadership/organization and documentation skills.

Knowledge and demonstrated experience with Point Click Care and Activity Pro and Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel) preferred.

Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, implementation, and evaluation with a diverse population.

Flexible, energetic, detail oriented, able to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.

Ability to plan, implement, evaluate new ideas, resident programs and volunteer initiatives.

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ACTIVITY AIDE

**We are hiring staff for our new home Forest Trail in Peterborough, On. To be opened in September 2026**

Candidates are invited to apply for the above position to work at Extendicare Peterborough

The incumbent will report to the Resident Program Manager.

This position is for our Forest Trail Home, located in 514 Deline St. Peterborough, ON K9K 1T3.

*** This position starts as casual in our Peterborough LTC home and will transition to Full Time at our new Forest Trail LTC home in September of 2026***

RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan, implement/facilitate/lead and evaluate one to one, self-directed and group recreation programs based on assessed needs, abilities and interests of residents (social/physical/intellectual/emotional/spiritual).

Perform other departmental tasks as required or as assigned by the Resident Program Manager.

Set up and clean activity area as necessary and transport residents to and from programs and meals.

Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents during programs and report any significant changes to the Resident Program Manager and nursing staff as appropriate.

Maintain program and resident records and departmental communications including daily attendance, multi-disciplinary progress notes, resident assessment, quarterly/annual reviews as well as program audits as per department policy.

Work cooperatively with Programs Department staff, volunteers as well as all multi-disciplinary team members to meet resident needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies or therapeutic recreation preferred. Will also consider kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or enrolled in same. If enrolled, must complete education program within 3 years of hire date.

Strong communication skills (verbal and written), as well as excellent leadership/organization and documentation skills.

Knowledge and demonstrated experience with Point Click Care and Activity Pro and Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel) preferred.

Knowledge and demonstrated experience in one-one/group program planning, implementation, and evaluation with a diverse population.

Flexible, energetic, detail oriented, able to work independently and ability to manage time effectively.

Ability to plan, implement, evaluate new ideas, resident programs and volunteer initiatives.

We are hiring staff for our new home Forest Trail in Peterborough, On. To be opened in September 2026

* This position starts as casual in our Peterborough LTC home and will transition to Full Time at our new Forest Trail LTC home in September of 2026*