Geriatric Recreational & Leisure Activities Coordinator
About The Position
Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities. Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area. This role is sponsored by the Government of Canada, as per the Canada Summer Jobs Program (CSJ) 2026 initiative.
Requirements
- Must be between the ages of 15-30 years of age at the start of the job
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally able to work in Ontario
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment and legally entitled to work in Canada
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills
- Proven demonstrated initiative
- Good knowledge of MS Office applications
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Ability to work remotely as required
- Good oral and written communication skills in English.
- Knowledge of Chinese
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as required
- Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with the elderly population an asset
Responsibilities
- Assist with designing theme day programs appropriate for all seniors
- Planning, organizing and executing special seasonal event celebrations (e.g., Seniors Month, Summer Fun Program; Outings & etc), including coordinating and instructing volunteers during programs.
- Assist in planning, organizing and executing daily activities, programs for the residents, including feeding and escorting residents on outings as required.
- Assist in senior’s walking program
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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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