Life Enrichment Aide

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Life Enrichment Coordinator, the Life Enrichment Aide implements and communicates to all residents and families a schedule of recreation and social activities that are offered during days, evenings and weekends. This involves assessing resident interests and abilities and incorporating resident and family input. This role also contributes to resident care plans, quality improvement initiatives, the promotion of resident independence and well‑being, and staying current with best practices in activity programming.

The Life Enrichment Aide must also ensure resident safety by adhering to all health and safety legislation (such as the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act) and maintain effective communication with the interdisciplinary team and residents’ families.

• A post‑secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or other related field from a community college or university is an asset; or
• Are enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field as required under the Fixing Long Term Care Act, 2021, ss. 79 and Ontario Regulation ss. 73/22 (1);
• Experience in another recreational or social programming capacity that would provide the related skills, knowledge and experience required to fulfill the role;
• Experience in Geriatric rehabilitation or Long‑Term Care is an asset;
• Must demonstrate an active interest in ongoing education;
• Must be flexible, innovative and creative;
• Must be computer literate.

• Competitive Health, Welfare and Dental Benefits;
• Pension program where we match contributions and invest in your future;
• Referral bonus;
• Individualized assistance with tuition and further education;
• Skill development and internal advancement = growth in your career;
• Awards and recognition programs and team appreciation events;
• Exclusive discounts on products, services and travel;
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs.

Final date to receive applications Date: March 06, 2026

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Employment with Jarlette Health Services will be contingent on proof of vaccination against COVID-19, a screening for tuberculosis, two positive references and, prior to starting at the location, a receipt of a current criminal reference check, including vulnerable sector screening.

Jarlette Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate individuals with disabilities through each stage of the recruitment process. Should you require an accommodation, please let us know.

All aspects of the hiring process, from application review to final selection, are conducted by our hiring team without the use of AI.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Jarlette Health Services is committed to excellence in care and innovation. Founded over 50 years ago by Alex and Roberta Jarlette, in Midland, Ontario, the organization's leadership includes the third generation of the Jarlette family. We continue to cultivate a standard of care for residents of long‑term care and retirement communities across Ontario that is compassionate, resident‑focused and family‑oriented, in a warm and inviting setting.

We aspire, each and every day, "to make an outstanding difference in the lives of others".

The new 160‑bed home will be built on the existing site of Southampton Care Centre and will feature design improvements, including larger resident common areas and air conditioning throughout the home. The design is centred around five ‘resident home areas’, each of which creates a more intimate and familiar living space with dining and activity areas, lounges and bedrooms for up to 32 residents.

The redevelopment of Southampton Care Centre is expected to be completed and welcoming its first residents by spring 2026.

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