Activation Worker (Full Time)
Yee Hong Centre For Geriatric Care•Mississauga, ON
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
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
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a social services or long-term care setting
- Knowledge of Chinese word processing
Responsibilities
- Plans and conducts daily activation, recreational and social programs for residents of the LTC Home.
- Improves and maintains the residents' quality of life in the Home through resident-centred programs.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- Multi-employer pension plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Ongoing learning and development
- Employee education assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
