Full-Time Activity Aide

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Activation Supervisor, the Activity Aide will assess, deliver and evaluate age-appropriate recreational, leisure, and educational programs according to the abilities, residents’ quality of life by using a resident-driven approach.

Main Duties:

• Support and help provide a resident advocacy program through the promotion and respect of the Residents’ Bill of Rights.
• To participate in plans, develop, implements and monitor recreation and leisure services to the residents.
• Assist the residents’ participation by using the humanizing elements (pets, plants, birds, children, volunteers, décor, and programs) and support and integrating them into the everyday life of the residents.
• Communicate with and support families in their involvement and participation.
• To organize and implement activities for providing physical and mental stimulation as well as social interaction to attain the special goals.
• To work on a one-on-one and small group basis when implementing activities.
• To participate in meetings on clinical, administrative and/or educational issues.
• To assist and escort residents to group activities according to residents’ interests and abilities, both within the facility and in the community.
• To supervise volunteers when implementing activities.
• To participate in the assessment of the residents’ recreation, social and family needs of new and current residents.
• To ensure accurate documentation of recreation and leisure services for the residents.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field from a community college or university or are enrolled in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field.
• Experience in working with seniors and in providing programs.
• Understanding of the senior population.
• Good oral and written communication skills (English and Chinese).
• Ability to work independently and capable of working as team player.
• Able to work evenings and weekends.
• Able to participate in outdoor activities.
• Valid Certification in Standard First Aid and CPR (HCP) level.
• Competency in Point Click Care, MS Office is an asset.

Reason of Posting: New Vacancy

Hourly Rate Range: $19.49 – 28.21 per hour

Note: We thank all candidates for their interests. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls please. No automated software or AI tools are used during the screening process.

Disclaimer: Mon Sheong Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.