Activity Aide Veterans Centre Regular Part-Time

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Toronto is seeking a part-time Activity Aide. The role involves assisting residents with recreational activities, escorting them to programs, and providing personal support. Candidates should have a Grade 12 education, experience with seniors, particularly in dementia care, and strong interpersonal skills. The position promotes good public relations with residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with seniors.
• Dementia care experience required.
• Keen interest in working with the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in one-to-one recreational activities.
• Escort residents to/from recreation programs.
• Prepare residents for meals and assist as required.
• Provide support to residents regarding personal care.

Skills

Experience working with seniors

Dementia care experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Team player

Computer skills

Education

Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent

Completion or current enrolment in post-secondary Human Services programs

Job description

Summary of Duties :

The Activity Aide under the leadership of the Activity Aide Supervisor assists residents to participate in a variety of meaningful activities. These activities include but are not limited to :

• Engaging residents in one-to-one recreational activities
• Escorting residents to and from recreation programs both on the unit and off the unit
• Preparing residents for meals and assisting as required
• Providing cueing and support to residents regarding their personal care (e.g. assisting to washroom) when requested by staff
• Participate in educational activities and other duties as required

The Activity Aide works collaboratively with the inter-professional team to maintain and enhance the quality of life for the residents. The Activity Aide participates as a member of the team in a manner that reflects the Hospitals Patient Focused Care philosophy promoting and maintaining good public relations with residents families visitors and Hospital staff.

Qualifications / Skills

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario Ministry of Education
• Experience working with seniors required
• Dementia care experience required
• Keen interest in working with the elderly
• Completion or current enrolment in post-secondary Human Services programs an asset
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Team player
• Computer skills required

We thank all applicants for their interest. However only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment Type

Part‑Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1