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

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook is seeking an Activity Aide to support residents in engaging in meaningful activities and enhance their quality of life. Ideal candidates will have experience working with seniors, particularly those with dementia, and possess strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with residents and team members.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in engaging with recreational activities.
• Escort residents to and from recreation programs.
• Provide personal care support when requested.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

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 Hospital’s 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