Overview

The Career Foundation is facilitating recruitment for this position on behalf of an employment partner. The employer partner provides the job information and is responsible for its accuracy, any subsequent changes, compensation, employment terms and conditions, and all final hiring decisions.

Our employment partner operates a luxury retirement residence, creating exceptional lifestyle experiences for their community members.

About Your Application and Our Services

By applying to this job posting, you consent to The Career Foundation collecting and using your personal information to evaluate your application for this position and to communicate with you regarding other employment opportunities, as well as no-cost employment-related services and supports that may assist you in achieving your employment goals, including job search assistance, career coaching, workshops, training opportunities, and other employment programs and services offered by The Career Foundation. Please note that, although we may contact you for the purposes described above, your participation in any such services or programs is entirely voluntary.

Job Overview

The Lifestyle Assistant is responsible for the delivery of activities as designated in the Lifestyle program. These activities that are designed to maintain and improve the quality of life for Community Members.

Responsibilities

- · Deliver suitable and safe group and individualized activities to Community Members in accordance with the Lifestyle program and in collaboration with volunteers
- · Organize designated activities, including preparation of materials and the environment
- · Assist with planning and organizing activities designed to maintain and improve the quality of life for Community Members
- · Maintain accurate documentation of activities, including evaluation of individual program plans and individual Community Member plans
- · Participate in regular reviews of the Lifestyle program in consultation with the Lifestyle Manager
- · Perform work within an ethical framework that supports the rights and interests of Community Members by:
- o Following appropriate reporting mechanisms to meet duty-of-care requirements




- o Reporting all changes in health status to the Lifestyle Manager or their delegate
- o Directing all inquiries regarding the program plan to the Lifestyle Manager
- · Provide appropriate support in the orientation of new team members and/or volunteers
- · Assist with developing the monthly newsletter and activity calendar
- · Apply principles of privacy and confidentiality to all work practices
- · Maintain confidentiality regarding all Community Members, clients, volunteers, and team members
- · Participate in and attend all scheduled in-service training and education programs
- · Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

- · Relevant experience facilitating activation programs within the Retirement Living industries
- · Post-secondary education in Recreation, Activation, or Health Care, or working towards Personal Training Certification, Fitness Instructor Certification, and/or Aqua Certification
- · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated experience interacting with a wide range of people
- · Ability to establish and maintain professional and appropriate relationships with Community Members and their families/representatives
- · Commitment to respecting the values, customs, preferences, and spiritual beliefs of Community Members and their families/representatives
- · Commitment to maintaining confidentiality
- · Ability to adapt to the changing needs of older adults
- · Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet resources
- · Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrated use of initiative
- · Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check result with Vulnerable Sector Search
- · Valid Driver's License with a good driving record is an asset
- Willing to obtain a Class F (small bus) Driver's License
- · Positive attitude, enthusiasm,



and energy
- · Able to bend, stretch, sit, and stand for long periods and lift a maximum of 50 lbs.
- · Ability to work flexible schedule, including holidays, evenings, and weekends
- · Able to communicate effectively in verbal and written English

Successful Applicants will be required to show proof of eligibility to work in Canada for the next 6 months.

Our employment partner works and operates in the vulnerable sector. For the well-being of their community members, they require all new team members are vaccinated for COVID-19.

Accommodation, including for those who cannot be vaccinated for COVID-19 due to religious or medical reasons, will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, as amended from time to time, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, as amended from time to time.

Pay - $ 22.80 Hr

Our employment partner is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Accommodations can be made available to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process.

Work Location and Application Details

Work location: Leaside, onsite

Application instructions: Please submit your application through this Indeed posting.

This employer partner is an equal-opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

About The Career Foundation

The Career Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization that offers a wide range of employment, training, and workforce development services to job seekers and employers. Operating since 1988 and now serving thousands of people annually, our no-cost services include job search assistance, career coaching, workshops, training opportunities, and other employment-related programs and supports designed to help job seekers and employers achieve their goals.

For more information, visit www.CareerFoundation.com.

Pay: $22.80 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Lifestyles Assistant (East York)
🏢 The Career Foundation
📍 East York