Stroke Rehab Activity Aide & Patient Engagement

Mackenzie Health; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Health is hiring an Activity Aide to create and implement engaging activities for patients in the Integrated Stroke Unit. You will build relationships, encourage social interaction, and support patients with varied abilities while collaborating with the health-care team.

Ideal candidates hold a recreation-focused certificate, BCLS, and 1–3 years in recreation. Availability to work across Mackenzie Health sites is preferred, with a commitment to compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma from a recognized recreation program, leisure studies, gerontology or health-care related program.
• Current certificate of Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
• 1 to 3 years of recent experience in recreation or leisure activities.
• Stroke experience focus with rehab expertise preferred.
• Experience with volunteers and/or volunteer programs.
• Strong English communication with patients, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement meaningful activities for patients.
• Provide physical, cognitive and emotional stimulation through activities.
• Maintain accurate records of activities and patient involvement.
• Provide updates on patient participation to the interprofessional team.
• Foster social interaction and lead activities or events.
• Assist new patients to acclimate to the facility and engage others.

Skills

Recreation

Patient engagement

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Recreation program certificate

Job description

Mackenzie Health is hiring an Activity Aide to create and implement engaging activities for patients in the Integrated Stroke Unit. You will build relationships, encourage social interaction, and support patients with varied abilities while collaborating with the health-care team.

Ideal candidates hold a recreation-focused certificate, BCLS, and 1–3 years in recreation. Availability to work across Mackenzie Health sites is preferred, with a commitment to compassionate patient care.