Activity Aide - Veterans Centre - Regular part-time 2025-13547

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

Job summary

A leading health services organization is seeking an Activity Aide in Toronto to assist residents with engaging in meaningful activities and enhance their quality of life. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in working with the elderly, strong interpersonal skills, and experience with seniors. This part-time position offers a collaborative environment within a dedicated healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with seniors required.
• Keen interest in working with the elderly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Engaging residents in one-to-one recreational activities.
• Escorting residents to and from recreation programs.
• Assisting residents with personal care as requested.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team player

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Post-secondary Human Services programs

Job description

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
• 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

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.

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Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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Activity Aide • Toronto, Ontario, Canada