3 Month Contract Full-time Administrative Assistant, Activity

Mon Sheong Foundation; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mon Sheong Foundation in Richmond Hill, Ontario, is seeking a Recreation and Leisure Assistant to support residents with engaging activities that suit their abilities, interests, and lifestyles. You will help plan, lead, and document daily programs and coordinate music, arts, and group events.

The role emphasizes teamwork, organization, and strong communication in English and Cantonese; Mandarin is an asset. Salary ranges from CAD 19 to 23 per hour and is facility-based.

Qualifications

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-secondary program in Business Administration, Recreation and Leisure studies or related field an asset.
• 1 year of administrative experience.
• Experience in working with seniors an asset.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to details.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Good problem-solving skills and time management skills.
• Intermediate computer skills and working experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point; Cantonese and English proficiency; Mandarin an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality leisure and recreational programs to residents.
• Assist in development of quality leisure and recreation programs that suit residents’ abilities, strengths and interests.
• Organize, facilitate and participate in activities and games to meet residents’ social and psychological needs.
• Implement and lead morning exercises and afternoon programs and activities.
• Develop weekly program schedule with varied activities for residents.
• Perform daily setup of newspaper stands and room setup for games and activities.
• Plan and decorate facility for special events and holidays; take down decorations.
• Assist in development and implementation of music and art programs.
• Seek appropriate musical groups/performers from the community to enhance residents’ leisure life.
• Assist residents walking with mobility aids to enhance mobility strength.
• Work one-on-one or small group with residents on activities; escort residents to group activities.
• Supervise volunteers when implementing activities.
• Ensure accurate documentation of recreation and leisure services for residents.
• Produce monthly newsletters to be distributed to family members regarding programs and activities.

Skills

Cantonese

English

Mandarin (asset)

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Post-secondary program in Business Administration or Recreation and Leisure studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Reports to Activation Supervisor, Private Care or designate, the incumbent is responsible for supporting recreational, leisure and educational programs in accordance with resident’s abilities, strengths, interests and former lifestyles.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality leisure and recreational programs to residents.
• Assist in development of quality leisure and recreation programs that suit to the abilities, strengths, needs and interests of residents.
• Organize, facilitate and participate in activities and games to meet residents’ social and psychological needs as well as social interaction with residents.
• Implement and lead morning exercises and afternoon programs and activities, encourage residents to participate.
• Develop weekly program schedule with a variety of individual, small and large group activities, active and passive, leisure, recreation and therapeutic activities.
• Perform daily set up of newspaper stands and room set up for games and activities.
• Plan and decorate facility for special events and holidays; take down decoration material after the events.
• Assist in development and implementation of music and art programs.
• Seek appropriate musical groups/performers from the community to enhance residents’ leisure life.
• Assist residents walking with mobility aids to enhance their mobility strength.
• Work one-on-one or small group basis with residents on activities;
• Assist and escort residents to group activities according to resident’s interests and abilities;
• To supervise volunteers when implementing activities;
• To ensure accurate documentation of recreation and leisure services for the residents;
• Produce monthly newsletters to be distributed to family members regarding programs and activities.
• Other job duties might be assigned.

Qualifications

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent required;
• Post-secondary program in Business Administration, Recreation and Leisure studies or related field an asset.
• 1 year of administrative experience;
• Experience in working with seniors an asset.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to details.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Good problem-solving skills and time management skills.
• Intermediate computer skills and working experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point;
• Proficiency in Cantonese and English, both oral and written; Mandarin an asset.

Reason of Posting:Replacement

Salary Range: $19 – 23 per hour

Note: We thank all candidates for their interests. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls please.No automated software or AI tools are used during the screening process.

Disclaimer:Mon Sheong Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.