Geriatric Activation & Recreation Specialist

Yee Hong; Canada; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care in Canada seeks an Activation Worker to plan and conduct daily activation, recreational and social programs for residents in its LTC home. The role supports a resident centred approach to improve quality of life and works with volunteers and staff in a collaborative team.

The position requires a Diploma in recreation/therapy or related field, CPR and Food Handler certificates, and fluency in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, or equivalent.
• Experience in a social services or long-term care setting an asset.
• Experience and skills in facilitating activation and therapeutic recreation programs, preferably with geriatric population.
• Creativity and innovativeness in developing meaningful programs for clients within a tight budget.
• Superb customer service skills. Demonstrated initiative to support the clients and team in a positive and efficient manner.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of Chinese word processing, an asset
• Current CPR Certificate
• Current Food Handler Safety Certificate
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen
• Ability to communicate in English and Chinese

Responsibilities

• Conducts daily activation, recreational and social programs following resident centred approach.
• Assesses residents on admission and quarterly; updates care plans and activities.
• Plans and implements regular and seasonal activities within budget and safety guidelines.
• Supervises volunteers and mentors students and staff in activation programming.
• Maintains resident records and coordinates with interdisciplinary team.
• Provides information and education to residents and families; participates in professional development.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Diploma in Recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, or equivalent

Job description

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care in Canada seeks an Activation Worker to plan and conduct daily activation, recreational and social programs for residents in its LTC home. The role supports a resident centred approach to improve quality of life and works with volunteers and staff in a collaborative team.

The position requires a Diploma in recreation/therapy or related field, CPR and Food Handler certificates, and fluency in English and Chinese.