Activation Worker - Pool

Position: Activation Worker - Candidate Pool
Activation Worker
- Candidate Pool# YEE HONG## Activation Worker
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Scarborough Finch II:
Markham:
Scarborough McNicoll:
Mississauga:
Scarborough Finch:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
December 31, 2027 (30+ days left to apply):
JR2552
** This posting is available for all time (Full Time, Part Time, Casual) and shift (Days, Evenings, Nights) types.
** 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.  
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* 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:

*** Some lifting and transfer
* Occasional travel within the Greater Toronto Area
* Use of own Vehicle
** Salary Range:**$21.97 - $24.51
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** 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.

Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants’ resume.  This job is posted to fill an existing vacancy.### Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care
** JOIN A GREAT TEAM, DOING GREAT WORK!
** Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (“Yee Hong”) is one of the largest not-for-profit, culturally-appropriate seniors care organizations in Canada. At several campuses of care and other service locations across the Greater Toronto Area, Yee Hong offers a full continuum of services including active seniors programs, adult day programs, caregiver support services, transportation, meals on wheels, congregate dining, home care, long-term care, and hospice/palliative care.

Yee Hong’s vision is “Seniors living their lives to the fullest – with health, independence and dignity”. In their living setting of choice, seniors and their families are supported to optimize their physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Yee Hong also supports other organizations with innovating seniors care through its advisory services, training and learning centre, and research.  Since the start of our…