Creative Arts Worker, Adult Day Program

Baycrest; Old Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Creative Arts Worker to enhance the quality of life for clients through innovative arts programming. This role involves coordinating and implementing creative arts initiatives in both in-person and virtual settings, ensuring that the needs of clients are met. You will work closely with an interprofessional team and contribute to a supportive environment for seniors with varying cognitive abilities. If you have a passion for arts and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Vacation Entitlement

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Two-year College diploma in recreation, activation or gerontology required.
• Experience in developing Creative Arts programs for seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative arts programs that meet client needs and assess new referrals.
• Maintain supplies and document program attendance and evaluations.

Skills

Art therapy

Creative Arts Programming

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Supervision of volunteers

Knowledge of dementia

Knowledge of Jewish culture

Education

Two-year College diploma in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Meditech applications

Job description

Baycrest Day Care Centre has an opportunity for a

CREATIVE ARTS WORKER

Freeman Family Day Centre & Samuel Lunenfeld Mountainview Club Adult Day Program (ADP)

Position Type: On- Call/ Casual

Shift Type: Varies

Hourly Pay Rate: $28.18 - $35.09

Posting Number: 8614

Union: OPSEU 595

Date Posted: January 21, 2025

Internal Closing Date: January 28, 2025

Job Summary:

The Creative Arts Worker position uses art as a medium to enhance quality of life and well-being of our clients. The Creative Arts Worker is responsible for coordinating, developing, implementing and evaluating the Creative Arts program. The Creative Arts Worker provides and facilitates programs based on the needs and wants of clients and the Program’s mandate, working as a member of the interprofessional team. The Creative Arts Worker will also provide creative arts-based programming to the Adult Day Programs at Baycrest, and as needed to support the partnership with the Toronto Senior Housing Corporation as part of the ADP Outreach program.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leads innovative varied creative arts programs that meet client needs. Assists departmental colleagues in planning for special events, i.e. central holiday events/programs including creating decor.
• Works with Volunteer Services and staff to identify needs and to recruit volunteers for specific activities, supervises volunteers.
• Functions as part of an interprofessional team, attends staff meetings and reports as needed on the Creative Arts program and on client concerns, minute taking.
• Assists team in assessing new referrals and facilitates the integration of new clients into the program.
• Provides some creative arts-based programming for Adult Day Programs at Baycrest for in-person and virtual programming.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures for a safe work environment, including operation of equipment, maintains an organized and neat workspace.
• Maintains creative arts supplies, inventory, and equipment in good working order, initiates purchase requisitions with supporting documentation for supplies, equipment etc. within program budget.
• Documents program attendance, program goals and objectives, observations and evaluations of the programs on an ongoing basis, maintaining up to date program files.

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Minimum requirement two (2) year College diploma in a related field such as recreation, activation or gerontology, combined with knowledge, skill and ability in a variety of creative arts modalities: Art therapy, Creative Arts Programming.
• Experience in the development and implementation of Creative Arts programs for seniors with frailties and mild to moderate cognitive impairment.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in the provision of creative arts programming.
• Knowledge of dementia and Montessori Methods is preferred.
• Experience in supervision of volunteers/students.
• Knowledge of Jewish culture, holidays and festivals an asset.
• Understanding of Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian, Hungarian languages is an asset.
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel, PowerPoint required, and Meditech applications preferred.
• Experience operating a kiln is an asset.

Additional Benefits:

• % of Vacation Entitlement.
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.

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