Date Posted:
9/24/2024
Location:
Toronto, ON, Canada
Reference No.:
2024-10503
Position Type:
Regular part-time
Department:
Veterans Centre
FTE Status:
0.47
Hours of Work:
Other
Campus Site:
Bayview
Shifts Weekday Required:
Days, Evenings
Shifts Weekend Required:
Days, Evenings
Statutory Holiday(s) Required:
Yes
Summary of Duties:
The Activity Aide, under the leadership of the Activity Aide Supervisor, assists residents to participate in a variety of meaningful activities. These activities include but are not limited to:
- Engaging residents in one-to-one recreational activities
- Escorting residents to and from recreation programs, both on the unit and off the unit
- Preparing residents for meals and assisting as required
- Providing cueing and support to residents regarding their personal care (e.g. assisting to washroom) when requested by staff
- Participate in educational activities and other duties as required
The Activity Aide works collaboratively with the inter-professional team to maintain and enhance the quality of life for the residents. The Activity Aide participates as a member of the team in a manner that reflects the Hospital’s Patient Focused Care philosophy, promoting and maintaining good public relations with residents, families, visitors and Hospital staff.
Qualifications/Skills
- Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario Ministry of Education
- Experience working with seniors required
- Dementia care experience required
- Keen interest in working with the elderly
- Completion or current enrolment in post-secondary Human Services programs an asset
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
- Team player
- Computer skills required
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.