Adult Day Program Activationist

Better Living Health and Community Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Better Living Health and Community Services in Ontario is seeking a casual part-time Activationist for our Adult Day Program. You will plan and deliver activities for seniors, including those with physical disabilities or cognitive impairment, under the supervision of the Adult Day Program Supervisor.

The successful candidate will have a post-secondary diploma in relevant field, experience with seniors, strong communication, and ability to work with a team.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in Recreation & Leisure, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Services or Activation.
• Experience with frail or cognitively impaired seniors and adults with disabilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication; strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Strong knowledge of client documentation systems.
• Experience running group and one-to-one activities for seniors; dementia knowledge.
• Creativity, empathy, enthusiasm and compassion.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, etc.).
• Current First Aid & CPR certification.
• Vulnerable Sector Screening within one month of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program activities.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living and mealtime encouragement.
• Prepare, set up and clean up program equipment and supplies.
• Facilitate recreation, social and exercise programs; support staff and volunteers.
• Maintain accurate client records and statistics.
• Observe safety and quality standards and maintain documentation.
• Provide client transportation support using agency vehicles.
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Documentation systems

MS Office

First Aid & CPR

Vulnerable Sector Check

Dementia awareness

Creativity

Empathy

Problem solving

Education

Recreation & Leisure Studies

Therapeutic Recreation

Social Services

Activation

Tools

Outlook

Word

MS Office

Job description

Better Living Health and Community Services has an opening for the casual part-time position of Activationist in our Adult Day Program. This position is responsible for developing and implementing programs for a range of seniors, including those who may have a physical disability, or who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or a related cognitive impairment.

This position reports to the Supervisor, Adult Day Program.

The successful candidate for this position must possess the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Services and Activation
• Knowledge and experience working with seniors who are frail and or cognitive impaired seniors and adults with disabilities
• Knowledge and experience in providing social and recreational programming for seniors and adults with disabilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and others

• Strong working knowledge of client documentation systems

• Experience working both in a group setting and on a one-to –one with seniors with physical and/or cognitive challenges. Knowledge of dementia and skill in problem solving and providing a gentle persuasive approach to care

• Possess creativity, empathy, enthusiasm, and compassion

• Good working knowledge of Outlook, Word and other MS Office applications

• Current First Aid & P.R. certification required
• Successful completion of Vulnerable Sector Screening within one month of employment

The successful candidate(s) for this position must be able to:

• Coordinate in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating program activities including culturally appropriate programs
• Assist clients in activities of daily living such as medication reminder, toileting, transferring or directing and encouraging clients at mealtime
• Prepare, set-up and clean-up the program, equipment and supplies
• Facilitate recreation, social and exercise programs and supports other staff, students and volunteers who assist with these programs
• Maintain accurate client records and statistics
• Maintains knowledge, observes, and practices appropriate procedures in regards to Fire, Safety, Quality and environmental standards.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment

• Provide support and accompaniment to clients to or from program on agency vehicles
• Adhere to the Policies and Procedures as outlined in the Personnel Manual.

Schedule:

Casual Part-time

Salary:

$24.50 per hour

Better Living is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including persons with disabilities, racialized, Indigenous persons, persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation, and newcomers. We provide accommodation at all stages of the selection process upon request.