Activation Worker

6 days ago

Scarborough Finch, Canada Yee Hong Centre For Geriatric Care Full time

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.

Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors' apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a new home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.

Under the supervision of the Activation Manager, the Activation Worker plans and conducts daily activation, recreational and social programs for residents of the LTC Home that reflects the organization's resident centred approach to improve and maintain the residents' quality of life in the Home.

Activation Worker - Temporary Part Time Assignment for 4 months, with possibility of extension

Qualifications:

  • Diploma in Recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, or equivalent

  • Experience in a social services or long-term care setting an asset

  • Experience and skills in facilitating activation and therapeutic recreation programs, preferably working with the geriatric population

  • Creativity and innovativeness in developing meaningful programs for clients within a tight budget

  • Superb customer service skills. Demonstrated initiative to support the clients and team in a positive and efficient manner.

  • Computer literacy.  Knowledge of Chinese word processing, an asset

  • Current CPR Certificate

  • Current Food Handler Safety Certificate

  • Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen

  • Ability to communicate in English and Chinese

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

  • Temporary Part Time Assignment for 4 months

  • Some lifting and transfer

  • Occasional travel within the Greater Toronto Area

  • Use of own Vehicle

Please apply before:

Starting Rate:

Salary Range:

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: PLEASE APPLY THROUGH THE JOBS HUB

Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development. We offer:

  • Competitive total compensation package

  • Multi-employer pension plan

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Ongoing learning and development

  • Employee education assistance program

  • Award winning corporate culture

  • Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation.

Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.

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