Adult Day Program Activationist
7 months ago
Better Living Health and Community Services has an opening for an Activationist, Part Time 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, are recovering from a debilitating illness, or who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or a related cognitive impairment.
This position reports to the Manager of Active Living Programs
- Post-secondary 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 one-to -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
- Available most Saturdays
- 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, set-up and clean-up 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**: Part-time, Casual
**Benefits**:
- Dental care
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North York, ON M3C 2C3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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