Activation Aide Certified Permanent Part Time Days

Norfinch Community; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community in Toronto is seeking an Activation Aide to enhance the lives of residents by planning and coordinating activities, facilitating programs, and conducting assessments. The ideal candidate will have a relevant diploma or degree and certification in First Aid. This role requires strong communication and program evaluation skills, with a focus on connecting residents to the community.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Food Handlers Certificate.
• Current Standard and/or Emergency First Aid and CPR Certification required.
• Previous experience in program planning, documentation, and evaluation is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate activities for residents.
• Facilitate programs and evaluate resident engagement.
• Complete necessary documentation for programs.

Skills

Program planning

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology

Tools

Point Click Care

MS Office

Job description

If you’re passionate about being a part of a team that is, committed to the Team Member Experience and driven by innovation and growth, then join us!

The Activation Aide is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.

As an Activation Aide your typical day will impact in the following ways :

• Coordinating, planning activities, communicating programs, purchasing supplies, decorating, setting up, facilitates, overseeing and assisting residents, cleaning up, documenting, and evaluating programs.
• Actively and effectively facilitating programs in the care community including but not limited to, small and large groups and special events that meet the needs of the residents.
• Completing resident assessments and establishing goals and interventions based on the residents identified needs and concerns.
• Completing documentation related to programming including but not limited to assessment, attendance, progress notes, care plans, and quarterly reviews.
• Seeking opportunities to collaborate with other therapy programs i.e. pet therapy, music therapy, art therapy, and to connect the Long Term Care residents with the community.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Must haves :

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, gerontology or other related field from an indigenous Institute, private career college, college of applied arts and technology, another degree granting Institution or equivalent work experience working with seniors
• Current Standard and / or Emergency First Aid and CPR Certification.
• A valid Food Handlers Certificate
• Previous experience in program planning, documentation, and evaluation required.
• As part of legislative requirements, all successful candidates must meet the provincial police check and tuberculosis screening requirements as applicable.

Bonus points for having :

• Competency in Point Click Care, MS Office is an asset.

All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector Check. Applicable to Ontario applicants.

All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Criminal Records Check. Applicable to British Columbia applicants.

Act upon your desire to help others and Join Sienna Senior Living as we continue to enhance the lives of those we serve.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.