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Yee Hong
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Toronto
Activation Worker (Temporary Full-Time)# YEE HONG## Activation Worker (Temporary Full-Time)Apply: Scarborough McNicoll: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 8, 2026 (8 days left to apply): JR2580Yee 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 in early 2027. 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. Activation Worker
- Temporary Full Time for 2 months, with possibility of extension 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 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
Responsibilities:
* Conducts timely and accurate assessment of residents upon admission and on a quarterly basis. Prepares and monitors effectiveness of care plan
* Plans and implements innovative regular and seasonal recreational and social activities to improve residents' quality of life, taking into consideration their feedback, needs and preference, and ensures activities are conducted in a safe, hygienic and supportive workplace, including one-on-ones, small group and large group activities
* Assists the Activation Manager in supervising volunteers who assist or facilitate activation programming
* Mentors and works effectively with students and interdisciplinary team members
* Maintains and updates resident records
* Works with staff of other disciplines in the LTC Home in providing quality care to LTC Home residents
* Shops for cost effective and appropriate program supplies and maintains accurate record of fees and expenditure
* Assists the Activation Manager in providing information and education to residents and their family members (hand hygiene workshop)
* Participates in in-service programs and career development
* Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
* Other duties as assigned Physical Demands/Working
Conditions:
* Temporary Full-Time for 2 months* Some lifting and
📌 Activation Worker (Toronto)
🏢 Yee Hong
📍 Toronto