Adult Day Program Activationist

3 weeks ago


North York, 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_.
- 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
- 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**: 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



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