Plan meaningful resident programs as a Program Aide using therapeutic recreation skills, accurate documentation, and person-centered care practices.

Reporting to the Programs Manager, the Program Aide works within an interdisciplinary team. You will plan, implement, and evaluate programs, outings, and events addressing residents’ physical, social, emotional, intellectual, cognitive, spiritual, and cultural needs. The position also supports recreation assessments, care planning, communication, and community partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

- Plan recreational programs based on resident assessments
- Implement special events, outings, and community programs
- Evaluate programs and make appropriate adaptations
- Complete program documentation, statistics,



and care updates
- Assess equipment and arrange appropriate assistive devices

Requirements:

- Post-secondary recreation, leisure, gerontology, or related credential
- Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating programs
- Experience working with seniors
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Computer literacy and CPR and First Aid certifications

Bring therapeutic recreation, documentation, and communication skills to meaningful programming that supports residents’ individual needs.

📌 Therapeutic Recreation Program Aide (Canada)
🏢 Franklin Gardens Residence
📍 Canada