Activities Aide - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network

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Description

CUPE Job Posting # 919137

Position:
Activities Aide

Site:
Hillcrest Reactivation Centre

Reports to:
Manager, Program Services

Grade/Scale:

Hourly Rate:
$24.04 (start rate determined in accordance with collective agreement requirements)

Hours: 1.00 FTE; Shifts: 5 X 7.5hrs/Days
**Status: Temporary Full

Time (Approx. 9 months)**Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning.

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of clients come first", encompasses Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN.

The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for client care, research and education.

With a long tradition of ground-breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers.

UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Hillcrest Reactivation Centre is a 75 bed Community Transitional Care Program.

Operating under the Home and Community Care Act Hillcrest offers a short period of reactivation to clients who are ALC or at risk of ALC, supporting their return home.

The Activities Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing recreational and social events for individuals or groups during their short-term stay at Hillcrest RC.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

Provide social, educational and recreational programming to create a positive and engaging experience for clients
Plan and organize group activities with other team members based on clients' cognitive and physical capabilities
Program preparation including purchase of program supplies, producing of program flyers, activity calendar, and etc.
Maintaining a safe environment for program operation including activity area cleanliness, equipment maintenance, IPAC compliance, etc.
Transporting and/or escorting program participants to and from programs with the support of personal support workers
Documents client's abilities and records participation
Evaluate the success of events and activities, gather feedback from clients, and make improvements for future activities
Other duties assigned as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Postsecondary education in social and health services at least at a Community College Level with work experience and knowledge in elderly social service, or equivalent.
Knowledge and training in GPA, PIECES and Restorative Care an asset
At least 1 year of working experience in community setting
Sensitivity to recognize the aging and physical needs of elderly clients
Good organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office
Current certification in CPR
A valid vulnerable sector police record check completed within one year
Good attendance record is required
Vaccines (COVID19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical grounds pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Posted Date:
May 11, 2023

Closing Date:
May 18, 2023

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have maintained satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace.

We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to:

all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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.

Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.