Activation Worker (Part-Time)

Yee Hong; Canada; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care in Canada seeks an Activation Worker to plan and conduct daily activation, recreational and social programs for residents in its LTC home. The role supports a resident centred approach to improve quality of life and works with volunteers and staff in a collaborative team.

The position requires a Diploma in recreation/therapy or related field, CPR and Food Handler certificates, and fluency in English and Chinese.

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 with 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

Responsibilities

• Conducts daily activation, recreational and social programs following resident centred approach.
• Assesses residents on admission and quarterly; updates care plans and activities.
• Plans and implements regular and seasonal activities within budget and safety guidelines.
• Supervises volunteers and mentors students and staff in activation programming.
• Maintains resident records and coordinates with interdisciplinary team.
• Provides information and education to residents and families; participates in professional development.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

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

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.

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

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.

We commit to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and offer a rewarding career as a member of our stellar team.

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.