Adult Day Program Activationist - North York, Canada - BETTER LIVING HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

BETTER LIVING HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
BETTER LIVING HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
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North York, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Better Living Health and Community Services has an opening for an Activationist, Part Time in our Adult Day Program." This position is responsible for developing and implementing programs for a range of seniors, including those who may have a physical disability, are recovering from a debilitating illness, or who suffer from Alzheimer's disease or a related cognitive impairment.

This position reports to the Manager of Active Living Programs

  • Postsecondary diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Services and Activation.
  • Knowledge and experience working with seniors who are frail and or cognitive impaired seniors and adults with disabilities
  • Knowledge and experience in providing social and recreational programming for seniors and adults with disabilities
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with team members and others
  • Strong working knowledge of client documentation systems
  • Experience working both in a group setting and on a oneto 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
  • Possess creativity, empathy, enthusiasm, and compassion
  • Current First Aid & C.P.R. certification required
  • Successful completion of _Vulnerable Sector Screening_ within one month of employment
  • Available most Saturdays
  • Assist in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating program activities including culturally appropriate programs
  • Assist clients in activities of daily living such as medication reminder, toileting, transferring or eating
  • Prepare, setup and cleanup the program, equipment and supplies
  • Facilitate recreation, social and exercise programs and supports other staff, students and volunteers who assist with these programs
  • Maintain accurate client records and statistics
  • Maintains knowledge, observes, and practices appropriate procedures in regards to Fire, Safety, Quality and environmental standards.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment
  • Provide support and accompaniment to clients to or from program on agency vehicles
  • Adhere to the Policies and Procedures as outlined in the Personnel Manual.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience.


Job Types:
Part-time, Casual


Benefits:


  • Dental care
  • Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • North York, ON M3C 2C3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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