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AgeCare

Runs senior living and long-term care communities

Recreation Aide Part Time

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Medicine Hat, AB, Canada
In Person
Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A diploma in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Gerontology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
  • Previous experience working with seniors in a recreation, health care, or community setting is an asset.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build meaningful connections with residents and contribute to a positive, engaging environment.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills in English to communicate with residents, families, and team members.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • A valid driver's license with the appropriate classification to transport residents and operate facility transportation vehicles, in accordance with provincial requirements.
  • Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check, including a Criminal Record Check, dated within six months, or be willing to obtain one.
Responsibilities
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident-centered recreation and leisure programs in accordance with established care plans and within the scope of education, training, and demonstrated competencies, following organizational policies and procedures and the Collaborative Care Model.
  • Assist in planning, coordinating, and delivering recreation and leisure programs in collaboration with the Recreation Manager and Executive Director.
  • Create an inclusive environment that encourages resident participation, social connection, and well-being.
  • Support resident assessments and ongoing evaluation of engagement, preferences, and program effectiveness.
  • Maintain resident participation records, program notes, and required departmental documentation.
  • Build and maintain respectful relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Facilitate participation in scheduled programs, special events, and community outings, including transportation support as required.
  • Contribute to daily program preparation and delivery, while supporting meal service and other resident-centered routines as needed.

About the company

AgeCare operates senior communities for older adults across Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario, with long-term care, supportive living, retirement living, memory care, hospice and apartments. Its living-in-place model gives residents options as their care needs change, helping them remain close to family and community while their needs evolve. The company combines publicly funded long-term care with seniors' housing and related support services across its Canadian communities. Residents also receive meals, laundry, housekeeping and recreation, combining accommodation with day-to-day support. Founded in 1998, AgeCare is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Dementia training reaches beyond clinicians: AgeCare's Imagine program includes online modules and facilitated sessions for housekeeping staff through executives.
  • Clinical hiring spans several levels: AgeCare's October 2026 board lists nursing, personal-support and clinical-leadership jobs.
  • Leaders are learning new tools: AgeCare trained over 200 in AI and automation before October 2026's Innovation Lab launch.

What critics are saying

  • Employment terms differ by site: AgeCare's 2024 report lists 87 collective agreements, 20 unions and 135 benefit plans.
  • Many vacancies lack permanent status: an October 2026 AgeCare board snapshot listed 362 casual and 106 temporary postings.
  • Pricing freedom is limited: AgeCare's 16-home Ontario partnership receives provincially set funding and resident co-payments.

What makes AgeCare unique

  • Mental-health care has dedicated housing: AgeCare serves residents with specialized needs at Mount Royal, SkyPointe and Sandringham.
  • Services bring generations together: AgeCare combines residential care with on-site childcare and adult-day programs.
  • Care operations connect with academic research: AgeCare funds a three-year Mount Royal chair studying aging.

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