Activity Aide

2 days ago

Toronto, Canada North York General Hospital Full time

Company Bio
IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first
- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.
Position Summary

**Activity Aide, Resident Activation, Senior’s Health Centre**:
Your goal in this position is to work closely with all activity team members, and to encourage resident involvement in programs of their choice. You will do this by ensuring these programs are meaningful, appropriate and sensitive to all the needs of the residents we serve. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.
On a practical level, you will

Promote the Seniors’ Health Centre and North York General Hospital’s Mission, Vision and Values (Leading, Listening, Learning and Serving)

Demonstrate knowledge of internal and external policies/legislation: Long Term Care Act and Regulations, Long Term Care Facilities Program Standards, Accreditation Standards, and North York General Hospital Policies and Procedures.

Plan, organize and execute therapeutic and recreational activities to the residents of the Seniors’ Health Centre, in accordance with established policy, physician order and the resident plan of care.

Lead activity programs and participate in care activities as scheduled in accordance with care plans, goals and preferences of residents

Demonstrate the ability to complete quarterly MDS assessments for a certain number of residents, and maintain accurate and complete records of care delivered, as well as developing resident care plans and all other ministry required documentation

Create individual care plans for residents, including initial assessments, admission checklist, life history assessments and program recommendations for each resident as well as review and update on a regular basis

Assist with linking residents and families with resources and services both within the facility and community

Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients/clients, families and other members of the health care team, in a warm and pleasant atmosphere

Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multi-task

Ensure that care provided is documented as required in a timely fashion using the assigned documentation tools

Identify appropriate therapeutic activities, goals and interventions on the care plans of identified resident

Work safely in accordance with the Occupational Health Safety Act and Infection Control Guidelines

**Qualifications**:
A 2-year post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, or other related field from a community college or university

Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a long term care setting

Experience using RAI - MDS assessments preferred

Knowledge of MOHLTC legislation, regulations and processes

Knowledge of programming needs for older adults diagnosed with dementia

Bilingualism in French/English an asset
What We Offer
Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This position is a full time reduced hours position, 6 hour shifts, day shifts, evening shifts, including weekends, in Resident Activation, Seniors Health Centre. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that includes benefits, pension, and vacation. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca

**FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY**: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.
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