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Adult Day Program Activationist

3 months ago


Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada BETTER LIVING HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Full time

Better Living Health and Community Services has an opening for the full-time position of _Activationist_ in our Adult Day Program.

This position is responsible for developing and implementing programs for a range of seniors, including those who may have a physical disability, or who suffer from Alzheimer's disease or a related cognitive impairment.

This position reports to the _Manager, Active Living Programs_.

  • Postsecondary diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Services and Activation
  • Knowledge and experience working with seniors who are frail and or cognitive impaired seniors and adults with disabilities
  • Knowledge and experience in providing social and recreational programming for seniors and adults with disabilities
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with team members and others
  • Strong working knowledge of client documentation systems
  • Experience working both in a group setting and on a oneto one with seniors with physical and/or cognitive challenges.
  • Knowledge of dementia and skill in problem solving and providing a gentle persuasive approach to care
  • Possess creativity, empathy, enthusiasm, and compassion
  • Current First Aid & C.P.R. certification required
  • Successful completion of _Vulnerable Sector Screening_ within one month of employment
  • Assist in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating program activities including culturally appropriate programs
  • Assist clients in activities of daily living such as medication reminder, toileting, transferring or eating
  • Prepare, setup and cleanup the program, equipment and supplies
  • Facilitate recreation, social and exercise programs and supports other staff, students and volunteers who assist with these programs
  • Maintain accurate client records and statistics
  • Maintains knowledge, observes, and practices appropriate procedures in regards to Fire, Safety, Quality and environmental standards.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment
  • Provide support and accompaniment to clients to or from program on agency vehicles
  • Adhere to the Policies and Procedures as outlined in the Personnel Manual.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • North York, ON M3C 2C3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person