Activation Worker (Casual Part-Time)

yeehong; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Part 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 in Toronto is seeking an Activation Worker (casual part-time) to plan and conduct daily activation and recreational programs for residents of the LTC Home, focusing on a resident-centred approach to improve quality of life.

You will assess residents, develop and monitor care plans, supervise volunteers, and maintain records while coordinating with the interdisciplinary team and family members. Bilingual English/Chinese abilities and CPR/food safety credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in recreation, leisure studies or related field.
• Experience in social services or long-term care is an asset.
• Experience in facilitating activation and therapeutic recreation for geriatric populations.
• Ability to develop meaningful programs within a tight budget.
• Strong customer service and initiative to support clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts daily activation, recreational and social programs reflecting resident-centred approach.
• Assesses residents on admission and quarterly; prepares and monitors care plans.
• Supervises volunteers and mentors students and staff.
• Maintains resident records and coordinates with interdisciplinary team.
• Shops for supplies and tracks fees and expenditures; ensures safety and hygiene.

Skills

Creativity and innovativeness

Superb customer service

Computer literacy

English and Chinese communication

CPR certificate

Food Handler Safety Certificate

Police Vulnerable Sector Screen

Education

Diploma in Recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, or equivalent

Job description

Activation Worker (Casual part-time)

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.

Responsibilities

• Conducts timely and accurate assessment of residents upon admission and on a quarterly basis. Prepares and monitors effectiveness of care plan
• Plans and implements innovative regular and seasonal recreational and social activities to improve residents' quality of life, taking into consideration their feedback, needs and preference, and ensures activities are conducted in a safe, hygienic and supportive environment, including one-on-ones, small group and large group activities
• Assists the Activation Manager in supervising volunteers who assist or facilitate activation programming
• Mentors and works effectively with students and interdisciplinary team members
• Maintains and updates resident records
• Works with staff of other disciplines in the LTC Home in providing quality care to LTC Home residents
• Shops for cost effective and appropriate program supplies and maintains accurate record of fees and expenditure
• Assists the Activation Manager in providing information and education to residents and their family members (hand hygiene workshop)
• Participates in in-service programs and professional development
• Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
• Other duties as assigned

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

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Some lifting and transfer
• Occasional travel within the Greater Toronto Area
• Use of own Vehicle

Salary Range

$21.97 - $24.51

Application Deadline

2026-09-08

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

Company Culture

Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development.

Equality and Diversity

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.

Hiring Process

Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants' resume.

Additional Requirements

Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.