Activation Assistant

14 hours ago

Shelburne, Canada Dufferin Oaks Long Term Care Home Full time

Reporting the Program and Support Manager, the Activation Assistant is responsible for ensuring activation programs are implemented to meet the needs, preferences and abilities of all residents, both collectively and on an individual basis.

**What you’ll do**
- Carry out scheduled social, spiritual, educational, therapeutic and recreational activities for residents;
- Promote residents right to choice, respect and dignity
- Work cooperatively with volunteers
- Maintain resident Activation attendance records
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.

**What you’ll bring**
- Current enrollment in a Gerontology, Recreation, Social Services or other related course at an accredited college or university
- Volunteer experience with seniors an asset
- A successful criminal reference check including the vulnerable sector screening
- Completed TB Two-Step Tuberculin Skin testing (Mantoux Test)
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively; both oral and written
- Self-motivated with the ability to function independently and as part of a team

**This is a student position funded by Canada Summer Jobs program. To be considered for this position, all applicants must meet the eligibility criteria as required by Canada Summer Jobs.**

**What we can offer YOU**

At Dufferin County we celebrate and recognize the strengths, talents, and contributions of all our employees. We believe that we all have the ability to impact change and make Dufferin County a place where everyone feels valued and appreciated.
- A competitive hourly wage of $17.09
- Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Work in a collaborative, dynamic, and high performing team
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and learning opportunities.

**Ready to apply?**

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume before **4:30 p.m. on January 22, 2025.**

Please note that the County of Dufferin requires that all newly hired employees are to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and must provide proof of fully vaccinated status, or provide proof of a medical or Human Rights Code exemption, prior to starting employment.

All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will receive a response. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection and will not be used for any other reason. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Pay: $17.09 per hour

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-01-22

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