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Complementary care assistant

City of Toronto·Toronto, Ontario

CA$33 - CA$36/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 16 days ago
Practice for this role

About the role

Provides comfort, relaxation, and well-being to residents through techniques like aromatherapy and light massage. Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and monitor individual and group comfort care plans.

Amendment #1 08/21/2026 Increasing number of open positions to "3", adding True Davidson Acres work location, adjusting job type & duration information

Job ID

  • 66232
  • Job
  • Category: Health Services Division &

Section

Seniors Services & Long Term Care, LTC Regional Services Work Location: Please see below for Locations Job Type & Duration: Part-time, Permanent Vacancy

Hourly Rate

$32.83 - $35.82 Shift Information: 56 hours biweekly, days, evenings & weekends Affiliation: L79 PT LTCH&S Number of Positions Open: 3 Posting Period: 12-Aug-2026 to 26-Aug-2026 Location and Shift Information:

Carefree Lodge: 306 Finch Ave East Toronto, ON M2N 4S5 (1 Permanent, Part-time Vacancy)

Lakeshore Lodge

3197 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 3X5 (1 Temporary, Part-time Vacancy) True Davidson Acres, 200 Dawes Rd, East York, ON, M4C 5M8 (1 Permanent, Part-time Vacancy)

The City’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports Toronto seniors and residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services. Vulnerable individuals who reside in the community are supported through adult day programs, supportive housing services, tenancy support and homemakers and nurses services. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City’s 10 directly operated long-term care homes (https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/finding-housing/long-term-care-homes/careto/). The division values Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence which shape our organizational culture, our priorities, and the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.

Major Responsibilities

  • Provides comfort, relaxation and a sense of well being to residents.
  • Administers comfort care techniques including aromatherapy and light massage or other techniques.
  • Assesses resident needs.
  • Collaborates with the unit team and makes recommendations regarding residents who will benefit from the service and resident requests for service.
  • Develops individual and group comfort care plans.
  • Implements individual and group interventions for residents.
  • Monitors results of interventions.
  • Reports responses and outcomes to the Head Nurse, RN or RPN.
  • Documents the residents health care record.
  • Ensures resident safety, privacy and confidentiality.

Key Qualifications

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to

  • 1.
  • Approved certification/diploma from a community college as a Registered Aromatherapist & Reflexologist and/or Certified Holistic Practitioner or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • 2.
  • Experience in carrying out complementary care techniques and interventions (e.g. aromatherapy, light massage, hands-on treatment) with geriatric populations in long-term, palliative care or other healthcare settings.
  • 3.
  • Experience safely carrying out techniques that promote comfort, relaxation, and a sense of well-being.

You must also have

Ability to assess resident needs and communicate findings to the multidisciplinary teams.

Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to utilize computer software (e.g. Word and Excel) and good keyboarding skills.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Ability to manage time efficiently.

Ability to travel to various work locations in a timely manner.

Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Please note

As a condition of employment with the Seniors Services & Long-Term Care Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021(O.Reg 246/22).

Note to internal full-Time and part-Time city of toronto employees

City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity [https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US].

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization.

We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request [https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US].

Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process [https://jobs.toronto.ca/jobsatcity/content/Hiring-Policies-and-Statements/?locale=en_US].

Requirements

Requires a certification or diploma as a Registered Aromatherapist, Reflexologist, or Holistic Practitioner. Candidates must have experience in complementary care techniques within geriatric or healthcare settings.

  • professional certificate
  • Documentation
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Time management
  • Computer literacy
  • Aromatherapy
  • Reflexology
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Care planning
  • Palliative care
  • Resident assessment
  • Geriatric care
  • Holistic practice
  • Light massage

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$33 - CA$36/hr
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Posted
Aug 11, 2026
Closes
Aug 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

City of Toronto

The City of Toronto is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workplace culture, and strives to build a workforce that reflects the citizens it serves. We are committed to building a high performing public service, with strong and effective leaders to enable service...

Salary listed on 5 jobs
IndustryGovernment Administration
TypeGovernment Agency
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Ontario Complementary Care Roles Value Specialized Experience

In Ontario, complementary care assistant roles typically seek certified or diploma-qualified practitioners with experience supporting older adults in geriatric or healthcare settings. Competition may be stronger for candidates who combine aromatherapy, reflexology, or holistic practice credentials with safe, patient-centered care skills; review the CAD 32.83–35.82 hourly range and tailor your resume to relevant clinical experience. Requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description, saving research time.