The Pines Long Term Care Home is currently recruiting for a
Activity Aide
The Pines

The Pines is located in Bracebridge, Ontario and is owned and operated by the District Municipality of
Muskoka. Being an employee of the District is an opportunity to work with ambitious teams where you can
learn, grow, and contribute while building a rewarding career. We have a strong focus on health & wellness,
and we are committed to creating and promoting respect, diversity, accessibility and inclusion in the workplace.

The Pines has been serving seniors with care and dignity in our community since September 1961. Our cozy
and comfortable home encompasses five resident home areas (one secure) and has four wonderful courtyards
with plenty of outdoor spaces to roam about. Watch the Pines video to learn more.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Reporting to the Activities Manager, the Activity Aide implements activation programs to meet the various
physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs of residents and assists in monitoring their needs and progress.

What You Will Do:
• Implement and evaluate both individual and group

recreation and leisure programs, including outings,
based on assessed needs and as assigned by the
Manager

• Transport residents to and from programs
• Set-up and clean the activity area as necessary
• Monitor the behaviour and condition of residents

during programs

What You Will Need:
• Graduate of a two (2) year college program in

Recreation/Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation
or related field from a community college

• Previous experience working with seniors, preferably
in Long Term Care, would be an asset plus on-the-
job orientation and training of up to 1 month

• Good communication skills and ability to read, write
and follow written instructions in English

What We Are Offering

This is a permanent full-time opportunity at the District. The hourly compensation range for this role is
$23.09 - $24.38. The District is also proud to offer the following benefits to our permanent employees:

• Work-life flexibility
• Perks & Discounts
• Wellness Programs
• Paid Vacation
• OMERS Pension
• Health Benefits
• Paid Leaves
• Fostering & Fun Environment
• Professional Development
• Education Opportunities

The Next Step

If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualifications, and can support our vision

and values (RISE: Respect, Innovation, Service and Equity), please submit your resume.

Visit our careers page for other opportunities.

Don't Meet Every Single Requirement?
If you are excited about this role but you don't meet all the outlined qualifications, we encourage you to apply
anyway! You might be the right candidate for this role or another one.

The District Municipality of Muskoka is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from
women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ persons. We are committed to providing
persons with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and we are compliant with the Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise

the Human Resources Department as soon as possible. Accommodation may be provided in all steps of the hiring process.