Activation Worker (Casual Part Time)

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

Multi-employer pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing learning and development

Employee education assistance program

Award winning corporate culture

Safe, inclusive and supportive work环境

Job summary

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care in Markham, Ontario seeks an Activation Worker to plan and conduct daily activation, recreational and social programs for residents under supervision of the Activation Manager. The role supports a resident-centred approach to enhance quality of life in the home.

The successful candidate will have a recreation or therapies background, experience in long-term care, strong customer service, and the ability to work with English and Chinese speakers.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, or equivalent.
• Experience in social services or long-term care setting an asset.
• Experience and skills in facilitating activation/therapeutic recreation programs for geriatric clients.
• Creativity to develop meaningful programs within a tight budget.
• Superb customer service and initiative to support clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct daily activation, recreational and social programs for residents.
• Support resident-centred approach to improve quality of life in the Home.
• Work under supervision of Activation Manager; collaborate with team.

Skills

Communication in English & Chinese

Customer service

Computer literacy

Creativity and initiative

Education

Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies / related field

CPR Certificate

Food Handler Safety Certificate

Police Vulnerable Sector Screen

Job description

Under the supervision of the Activation Manager, the Activation Worker plans and conducts daily activation, recreational and social programs for residents of the LTC Home that reflects the organization's resident centred approach to improve and maintain the residents' quality of life in the Home.

Qualifications: Diploma in Recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, or equivalent Experience in a social services or long-term care setting an asset Experience and skills in facilitating activation and therapeutic recreation programs, preferably working with the geriatric population Creativity and innovativeness in developing meaningful programs for clients within a tight budget Superb customer service skills. Demonstrated initiative to support the clients and team in a positive and efficient manner. Computer literacy. Knowledge of Chinese word processing, an asset Current CPR Certificate Current Food Handler Safety Certificate Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen Ability to communicate in English and Chinese.

• Diploma in Recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, or equivalent
• Experience in a social services or long-term care setting an asset
• Experience and skills in facilitating activation and therapeutic recreation programs, preferably working with the geriatric population
• Creativity and innovativeness in developing meaningful programs for clients within a tight budget
• Superb customer service skills.
• Demonstrated initiative to support the clients and team in a positive and efficient manner.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of Chinese word processing, an asset
• Current CPR Certificate
• Current Food Handler Safety Certificate
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen
• Ability to communicate in English and Chinese

Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Some lifting and transfer Occasional travel within the Greater Toronto Area Use of own Vehicle

Please apply before: 2026-09-14 Salary Range: $21.97 - $24.51

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Multi-employer pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Ongoing learning and development
• Employee education assistance program
• Award winning corporate culture
• Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation. Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.

Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants’ resume. This job is posted to fill an existing vacancy.

JOIN A GREAT TEAM, DOING GREAT WORK! Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (“Yee Hong”) is one of the largest not-for-profit, culturally-appropriate seniors care organizations in Canada. At several campuses of care and other service locations across the Greater Toronto Area, Yee Hong offers a full continuum of services including active seniors programs, adult day programs, caregiver support services, transportation, meals on wheels, congregate dining, home care, long-term care, and hospice/palliative care. Yee Hong’s vision is “Seniors living their lives to the fullest – with health, independence and dignity”. In their living setting of choice, seniors and their families are supported to optimize their physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Yee Hong also supports other organizations with innovating seniors care through its advisory services, training and learning centre, and research. Since the start of our operations 1994, Yee Hong has been successfully accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada seven consecutive times for our teams’ commitment to highest quality care and service excellence. As a recipient of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Award in 2020 and renewed in 2021 and 2022, Yee Hong is committed to innovation, diversity, teamwork, integrity, collaboration and accountability. Our people are the reason our residents and clients receive excellent care and enjoy a high quality of life. Yee Hong’s progressive organizational culture and work environment attract, retain and develop the best staff, volunteers and students. Yee Hong is inviting applicants to apply for this exciting opportunity. We commit to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and offer a rewarding career as a member of our stellar team.