Activation Worker (Temporary Full-Time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation

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 is seeking an Activation Worker for a 2‑month temporary full‑time assignment. You will plan and conduct daily activation, recreational and social programs for residents, reflecting a resident‑centred approach to improve quality of life.

Strong emphasis on activities, safety, and teamwork with the Activation Manager. Qualifications include a recreation/therapy background, CPR and food handling certificates, English and Chinese communication, and computer

Qualifications

• Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies or equivalent.
• Experience in social services or long-term care is a plus.
• Facilitation of activation and therapeutic recreation programs for geriatrics.
• Creativity to design meaningful programs on a tight budget.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents upon admission and quarterly follow-ups.
• Prepare and monitor care plans.
• Plan and run regular and seasonal activities for residents.
• Supervise volunteers and assist staff across disciplines.
• Maintain resident records and ensure safe, hygienic activities.
• Provide education to residents and families as needed.
• Keep up-to-date with best practices in the field.

Skills

Recreation program facilitation

Customer service

English & Chinese communication

CPR certification

Computer literacy

Education

Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies

Therapeutic recreation background

CPR Certificate

Food Handler Safety Certificate

Job description

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities. Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home in early 2027. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.

Activation Worker - Temporary Full Time for 2 months, with possibility of extension

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

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

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Temporary Full-Time for 2 months
• Some lifting and transfer
• Occasional travel within the Greater Toronto Area
• Use of own Vehicle

Salary Range: $21.97 - $24.51

Open until 2026-11-08

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.

We offer:

• 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.

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.

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