Program Activationist

**About SPRINT Senior Care**:
We began caring for seniors and enabling seniors to care for themselves in 1983. We continue to do so today as an accredited, not-for-profit community support service agency in Toronto by offering a wide range of practical and low-cost services to seniors and their caregivers. Our services help seniors stay safe, connected, and live as independently as possible.

**Position Type**:
Full-time, Permanent

**Work Location**:
In person

**Schedule**:
Day shift

Monday to Friday

**Program Description**:
The Program Activationist is responsible for social, recreational and exercise programming as well as provides expertise and training on appropriate recreational, social and exercise techniques to improve the quality of life for seniors.

The Program Activationist is responsible for addressing client needs through the implementation of program activities and providing aid to clients while safely following required and proper protocols and procedures. This role involves interacting with clients and performing administrative tasks such as documentation and record keeping. The Program Activationist is required to maintain a professional and positive demeanor when engaging with clients.

This position involves travel to various community locations and SPRINT Senior Care sites.

**What you will do**:

- Plan and implement creative and innovative program activities that meet client needs and are reflective of client choice and strengths.
- Develop, plan, promote, implement, monitor, and evaluate programs, which includes special events.
- Assess the physical, recreational, and social needs of clients, and adapt and adjust programming to meet clients’ needs.
- Assess and actively encourage client engagement and socialization during programming.
- Evaluate and improve effectiveness of program activities.
- Assist clients in activities of daily living.
- Safely assist clients who use wheelchairs or who need assistance with transfers by following proper body mechanics and safe transfer techniques. Escort clients in vehicles as needed.
- Follow safe procedures and help provide a safe, clean environment for clients, self and other staff including following Infection Prevention and Control and Cleaning and Disinfecting procedures.
- Maintain all records/documentation requirements.
- Participate in agency training.
- Participate in program evaluation, risk management and quality improvement initiatives.
- Other tasks as assigned.

**What you will need**:

- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, or a related field.
- 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.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, flexibility and to work as part of a team.
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate an asset.
- Food Handler’s Certificate an asset.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

**Wage**:
Start $44,426.20

Six Months: $45,718.40

One Year: $47,083.40

**Our Caring Workplace**:
Imagine finding purpose every day by caring for seniors and supporting their caregivers. Working at SPRINT Senior Care, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of a passionate team committed to providing client-centered, high-quality services to seniors in our service area.

SPRINT Senior Care’s inclusive environment is one of many benefits for staff, including SPRINT Senior Care’s dedication to staff wellness, comprehensive benefits plan, pension plan, personal days, employee recognition and events, and learning opportunities including tuition reimbursement.

**How To Apply**: