Activity Aide

Mackenzie Health; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Health is hiring an Activity Aide to create and implement engaging activities for patients in the Integrated Stroke Unit. You will build relationships, encourage social interaction, and support patients with varied abilities while collaborating with the health-care team.

Ideal candidates hold a recreation-focused certificate, BCLS, and 1–3 years in recreation. Availability to work across Mackenzie Health sites is preferred, with a commitment to compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma from a recognized recreation program, leisure studies, gerontology or health-care related program.
• Current certificate of Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
• 1 to 3 years of recent experience in recreation or leisure activities.
• Stroke experience focus with rehab expertise preferred.
• Experience with volunteers and/or volunteer programs.
• Strong English communication with patients, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement meaningful activities for patients.
• Provide physical, cognitive and emotional stimulation through activities.
• Maintain accurate records of activities and patient involvement.
• Provide updates on patient participation to the interprofessional team.
• Foster social interaction and lead activities or events.
• Assist new patients to acclimate to the facility and engage others.

Skills

Recreation

Patient engagement

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Recreation program certificate

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, Integrated Stroke Unit, the Activity Aide will create and implement engaging activities tailored to the unique interests and abilities of each individual building meaningful relationships and sense of belonging, dignity and purpose for our patients.

Job Description

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, Integrated Stroke Unit, the Activity Aide will create and implement engaging activities tailored to the unique interests and abilities of each individual building meaningful relationships and sense of belonging, dignity and purpose for our patients.

Contributed To Safe, Quality Care By

• Planning, organization and implementation of meaningful activities.
• Prepare the daily activities providing physical, cognitive and emotional stimulation.
• Maintain accurate records of activities and patient involvement in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Provide regular updates on patient participation and feedback to the interprofessional team.
• Foster social interaction among patients by leading designated activities or special events.
• Assist new patients in getting acquainted with the facility and its activities, facilitating introductions to other patients, and encouraging conversation and social engagement among them.

What must you have?

• Certificate or Diploma from a recognized recreation program, leisure studies, gerontology or health-care related program.
• Current certificate of Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.

What else do you bring?

• 1 to 3 years of recent experience in recreation or leisure activities.
• Stroke experience focus with expertise in rehab preferred.
• Recent experience in volunteer programs and/or working with volunteers.
• Interpersonal, listening, and verbal and written communication skills in English, with an ability to deliver information and work effectively with patients, families and colleagues.
• Ability to engage with patients with varying physical, communication and cognitive abilities.
• Other duties as assigned
• Proven attendance record
• Demonstrates understanding of contribution to patient and staff safety
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job
• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with Mackenzie Health's Commitment to Caring
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health - Excellence, Leadership and Empathy
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment

Preferably, your profile also includes;

• Previous experience within the Activity Aide classification
• Previous hospital experience working as a Activity Aide in an acute care settin g.
• You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.

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