About the Role
The Activationist will plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs and activities that encourage, maintain, and promote dignity and self-worth in clients. This role involves leading groups, monitoring programs, co-designing individualized plans, and ensuring quality service standards are met.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs and activities that encourage, maintain, and promote dignity and self-worth in clients.
- Lead groups through a schedule of activities and maintain daily operations of the program.
- Monitor programs to ensure that activities are being delivered according to the program goals and make adjustments according to needs, abilities, and interests of the clients.
- Co-design and facilitate individualized program plans with clients and caregivers.
- Ensure quality service standards are met in accordance with operational guidelines.
- Motivate and encourage clients to participate in individual and group programs that address their physical and psycho-social needs as well as Activity of Daily Living Skills.
- Provide support, information and education to clients and their primary caregivers.
- Recognize and manage responsive behaviours and report escalations to Supervisor working with various professional and resource persons to de-escalate issues.
- Contribute to the community outreach activities of the program.
- Monitor and attend to clients’ personal, safety, and hygiene needs.
- Conduct billing, data entry, documentation, statistics, meal orders and transportation arrangement for clients.
- Escort and/or transport clients to and from the program and take steps to ensure pathways are clear from snow, etc.
Requirements
- 2 years college diploma in activation or gerontology.
- 2 years of demonstrated experience designing and leading activities for frail and/or cognitively impaired adults.
Skills
- Fluent in verbal and written English.
- Excellent communication skills in working with seniors.
- Good knowledge and skills in leading group activities and providing personal care services.
- Good knowledge and skills in behavioural management techniques.
- Comfortable working with staff and clients from diverse background.
- Strong computer skills in Window environment.
- Second language(s) considered a strong asset.
- Training in CPR and First Aid is an asset.
Location
- Onsite at 1080 Queen Street East
Work Type
- Contract Hourly
- Bargaining Unit
- Part-time
Experience Level
- 2 years of demonstrated experience
Education Level
- 2 years college diploma
Salary/Compensations
- $29.53/hour
About the Company
- WoodGreen is a team of diverse and innovative change makers working together to make a difference in our communities.
- A United Way Anchor Agency with a proven track record and an entrepreneurial mindset, we continuously seek to develop solutions to critical social needs while striving to become a Centre for Equity.
- The Community Care Unit provides a holistic approach to care at home for seniors and caregivers who are vulnerable, at risk and/or marginalized.
- The unit provides a wide range of programs such as Assisted Living Services, Social Work, Meals-on-Wheels, Adult Day programs, and transportation, which enable seniors to be as independent as possible in their homes.
- The unit also provides a variety of socio-recreational/wellness programs, which enhance quality of life and promote the health of older adults.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, representative of the communities we serve.
- We encourage, and are pleased to consider, applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, women/women identifying, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who contribute towards promoting innovative ideas and solutions.
- WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer.
- We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment.
- If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at careers@woodgreen.org of the accommodation measures required.
- Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
