Adult Day Program Activationist
$42,816–$46,384 year
On-site · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Activationist in the Adult Day Program develops and implements social and recreational programs for seniors, including those with physical disabilities or cognitive impairment. The role coordinates planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities, assists clients with activities of daily living, sets up and cleans program space, facilitates recreation and supports staff, students and volunteers, maintains accurate client records, and adheres to safety and environmental standards. Requires post-secondary diploma/degree in related fields, experience with seniors, strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work in groups and one-to-one, proficiency with MS Office, First Aid & CPR, and Vulnerable Sector Screening; schedule is Monday–Friday, 35 hours/week; salary in the mid-40k range per year; Ontario, Canada location with in-person work.
Required Qualifications
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Services and Activation
- Knowledge and experience with seniors who are frail or cognitively impaired
- 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 one-to-one with seniors with physical and/or cognitive challenges; knowledge of dementia and problem-solving with a gentle approach to care
- Creativity, empathy, enthusiasm, and compassion
- Good working knowledge of Outlook, Word and other MS Office applications
- Current First Aid & CPR certification
- Vulnerable Sector Screening within one month of employment
- Ability to coordinate planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program activities including culturally appropriate programs
- Ability to assist clients with activities of daily living such as medication reminders, toileting, transferring or directing and encouraging clients at mealtime
- Ability to prepare, set-up and clean-up program equipment and supplies
- Maintain accurate client records and statistics
- Adhere to Fire, Safety, Quality and environmental standards
- Provide support and accompaniment to clients to or from program on agency vehicles
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 35 hours a week
- Salary: $42,816- $46,384 per annum
- Equal opportunity employer
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