Activationist (2024-100-cc) - Toronto, Canada - WoodGreen Community Services

WoodGreen Community Services

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy)

Work Hours:

35 hours/week

Work Setting:

Onsite

Salary:

External Rate:
F7 - $48,214.75

Internal Rate:
F8 - $49,198.73

Application Deadline:

February 1st, 2024

Program Overview - Seniors Community Services, Community Care

The Community Care Unit provides a holistic approach to care at home for seniors and caregivers who are vulnerable, at risk and/or marginalized.

The unit provides a wide range of programs such as Assisted Living Services, Social Work, Meals-on-Wheels, Adult Day programs, and transportation, which enable seniors to be as independent as possible in their homes.

The unit also provides a variety of socio-recreational/wellness programs, which enhance quality of life and promote the health of older adults.

What You Will Do

Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs and activities that encourage, maintain, and promote dignity and selfworth in clients.
Lead groups through a schedule of activities and maintain daily operations of the program.
Monitor programs to ensure that activities are being delivered according to the program goals and make adjustments according to needs, abilities, and interests of the clients.
Codesign and facilitate individualized program plans with clients and caregivers.
Ensure quality service standards are met in accordance with operational guidelines.
Motivate and encourage clients to participate in individual and group programs that address their physical and psychosocial needs as well as Activity of Daily Living Skills.
Provide support, information and education to clients and their primary caregivers.
Recognize and manage responsive behaviours and report escalations to Supervisor working with various professional and resource persons to deescalate issues.
Contribute to the community outreach activities of the program.
Monitor and attend to clients' personal, safety, and hygiene needs.
Conduct billing, data entry, documentation, statistics, meal orders and transportation arrangement for clients.
Escort and/or transport clients to and from the program and take steps to ensure pathways are clear from snow, etc.

What You Bring to the Team

2 years college diploma in activation or gerontology.
2 years of demonstrated experience designing and leading activities for frail and/or cognitively impaired adults.

What Will Set You Apart

Fluent in verbal and written English.
Excellent communication skills in working with seniors.
Good knowledge and skills in leading group activities and providing personal care services.
Good knowledge and skills in behavioural management techniques.
Comfortable working with staff and clients from diverse background.
Strong computer skills in Window environment.
Second language(s) to serve the client group(s) considered a strong asset.
Training in CPR and First Aid is an asset.

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