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About the Role

The Activation Worker plans and conducts daily activation, recreational, and social programs for residents of the LTC Home, aiming to improve and maintain their quality of life in alignment with the organization's resident-centered approach.

Responsibilities

Conducts timely and accurate assessment of residents upon admission and quarterly, preparing and monitoring care plan effectiveness.
Plans and implements innovative regular and seasonal recreational and social activities based on resident feedback, needs, and preferences, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
Assists the Activation Manager in supervising volunteers who facilitate activation programming.
Mentors and collaborates effectively with students and interdisciplinary team members.
Maintains and updates resident records.
Works with staff of other disciplines to provide quality care to LTC Home residents.
Shops for cost-effective program supplies and maintains accurate financial records.
Assists the Activation Manager in providing information and education to residents and their families.
Participates in in-service programs and professional development.
Stays up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, or equivalent, or currently pursuing one.
Experience in a social services or long-term care setting is an asset.
Experience and skills in facilitating activation and therapeutic recreation programs, preferably with the geriatric population.
Demonstrated creativity and innovativeness in developing meaningful programs within a tight budget.
Superb customer service skills with demonstrated initiative to support clients and team positively and efficiently.
Computer literacy.
Current CPR Certificate.
Current Food Handler Safety Certificate.
Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen.
Ability to communicate in English and Chinese.
Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.

Skills

Assessment
Care planning
Recreational programming
Social programming
Volunteer supervision
Teamwork
Record keeping
Budget management
Customer service
Computer literacy
Chinese word processing (asset)
CPR
Food Handler Safety
Communication

Location

Greater Toronto Area

Work Type

Temporary full-time
3 months
Possibility of extension

Experience Level

Experience in a social services or long-term care setting an asset
Experience and skills in facilitating activation and therapeutic recreation programs, preferably working with the geriatric population

Education Level

Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, or equivalent, or in the progress of obtaining one.

Salary/Compensations

$21.62 - $24.07

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

About the Company

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care 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.

Equal Opportunity

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.
Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position.
If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.