Activity Aide - Veterans Centre - Regular Part-Time 2025-15113
About the role
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:
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Engaging residents in one-to-one recreational activities
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Escorting residents to and from recreation programs, both on the unit and off the unit
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Preparing residents for meals and assisting as required
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Providing cueing and support to residents regarding their personal care (e.g. assisting to washroom) when requested by staff
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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
About Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
From our beginnings as a hospital for Canadian veterans, Sunnybrook has flourished into a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto, evolving to meet the needs of our growing community.
Today, with 1.3 million patient visits each year, Sunnybrook has established itself across three campuses and is home to Canada's largest trauma centre.
Sunnybrook's groundbreaking research changes the way patients are treated around the world. Our over 200 scientists and clinician-scientists conduct more than $100 million of breakthrough research each year. Tomorrow, we will discover ways to treat the untreatable.
Our mission is to care for our patients and their families when it matters most.
Our vision is to invent the future of health care.
Our values are: excellence, collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement.
See Sunnybrook's ambitious plan to invent the future of health care: sunnybrook.ca/strategicplan
Activity Aide - Veterans Centre - Regular Part-Time 2025-15113
About the role
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
About Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
From our beginnings as a hospital for Canadian veterans, Sunnybrook has flourished into a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto, evolving to meet the needs of our growing community.
Today, with 1.3 million patient visits each year, Sunnybrook has established itself across three campuses and is home to Canada's largest trauma centre.
Sunnybrook's groundbreaking research changes the way patients are treated around the world. Our over 200 scientists and clinician-scientists conduct more than $100 million of breakthrough research each year. Tomorrow, we will discover ways to treat the untreatable.
Our mission is to care for our patients and their families when it matters most.
Our vision is to invent the future of health care.
Our values are: excellence, collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement.
See Sunnybrook's ambitious plan to invent the future of health care: sunnybrook.ca/strategicplan