Activation Worker - Candidate Pool

Under the supervision of the Activation Manager, the Activation Worker plans and conducts daily activation, recreational and social programs for residents of the LTC Home that reflects the organization's resident centred approach to improve and maintain the residents' quality of life in the Home.

Responsibilities

Plans and conducts daily activation, recreational and social programs for residents of the LTC Home; Reflects the organization's resident centred approach to improve and maintain the residents' quality of life in the Home

Requirements

Diploma in Recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, or equivalent; Experience and skills in facilitating activation and therapeutic recreation programs, preferably working with the 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; Current CPR Certificate; Current Food Handler Safety Certificate; Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen; Ability to communicate in English and Chinese; Some lifting and transfer; Occasional travel within the Greater Toronto Area; Use of own vehicle

Nice to have

Experience in a social services or long-term care setting; Experience and skills in facilitating activation and therapeutic recreation programs, preferably working with the geriatric population; Knowledge of Chinese word processing

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package; Multi-employer pension plan; Professional development opportunities; Ongoing learning and development; Employee education assistance program; Award winning corporate culture; Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment