Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well-being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long-term care, community programs, and aging-in-place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person-centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high-quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long-term care beds and 308 seniors' apartment units, with an additional 224 long-term care beds opening in a current home by June 2026. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community-based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area. 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.Qualifications:Diploma in Recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, or equivalentExperience in a social services or long-term care setting an assetExperience and skills in facilitating activation and therapeutic recreation programs,



preferably working with the geriatric populationCreativity and innovativeness in developing meaningful programs for clients within a tight budgetSuperb 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 assetCurrent CPR CertificateCurrent Food Handler Safety CertificateSatisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector ScreenAbility to communicate in English and ChinesePhysical Demands/Working Conditions:Some lifting and transferOccasional travel within the Greater Toronto AreaUse of own Vehicle Please apply before: Salary Range: $ $24.51 INTERNAL APPLICANTS: PLEASE APPLY THROUGH THE JOBS HUBOur 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 packageMulti-employer pension planProfessional development opportunitiesOngoing learning and developmentEmployee education assistance programAward winning corporate cultureSafe, inclusive and supportive work environmentYee 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.

📌 Activation Worker - C$24.5 An Hour (Markham)
🏢 Yee Hong Centre For Geriatric Care
📍 Markham