Activities Leader- Seniors- Canada Summer Jobs

Better Living and Community Services•Toronto, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Better Living Health and Community Services has an opening for an Activities Leader- Seniors. This position is responsible for assisting in planning and implementing programs, and support Active Living Programs at both Senior Active Living Centres located at 1 Overland and 5 Deavuille. This position reports to the Coordinator, Active Living Programs. To be eligible to participate in Canada Summer Jobs, Candidates Must: Be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment; Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigrant and Refugee Protection Act and; Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Requirements

Passion for networking, connecting and community work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and ability to multitask
Previous administrative and event planning
Currently enrolled in a degree or diploma in related field of Health & Wellness, Gerontology or Social Services
Successful completion of Vulnerable Sector Screening within one month of employment
Demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills required to succeed in a collaborative, team-oriented working environment.
Demonstrate ability to work through customer issues to achieve a desired outcome.
Adapt and change accordingly to plans and circumstances proactively.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Support the planning, preparation, and delivery of Active Living programs at both Overland and Deauville locations.
Assist the Active Living Programs team with daily program operations, including set-up, facilitation, and take-down of program spaces.
Provide front desk and on-site support, including greeting participants, answering general inquiries, and assisting with registrations where needed.
Assist with data entry, attendance tracking, and basic program statistics.
Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and organized program environment for participants.
Provide general administrative support, including filing, binder updates, and documentation tasks.
Promote positive participant engagement and encourage inclusive participation in programs.
Provide services in keeping with the organization’s Mission, Vision and Beliefs and Resident Declaration of Values.
Adhere to the principles and expectations outlined in the Code of Conduct.
Adhere to the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA 2010) as outlined in the organization privacy policies and procedures.
Perform the functions of job description in compliance with the Health and Safety practices of the organization and in accordance with the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Participate in the continuous quality improvement activities of the organization in order to advance a culture of quality and support ongoing compliance with CARF Accreditation standards.