Caressant Care is looking for a passionate Activity Aide to join our team of care providers.
Location
Fergus, Ontario
Time Type
Full-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 and skills in the Long-Term Care sector LTC
- Organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to work under direction
- Knowledge and skill in a variety of recreational activities
- Punctual and reliable
The hours will include days, evenings and every other weekend. The starting rate of pay is $24.54 per hour, and the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with 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.
