Activation Worker (Full-Time)

Job summary

The Activation Worker plans and implements daily recreational and social programs to improve the quality of life for residents in a long-term care setting. They are also responsible for conducting resident assessments, monitoring care plans, and supervising volunteers.

Job details

Ng Siu Chan Care Centre Be Part of Something New At Yee Hong, our values guide everything we do. We Care, We Collaborate, and We Commit to creating meaningful experiences for residents, clients, families, volunteers, students, and one another. As we prepare to open the Ng Siu Chan Centre, our newest long-term care home, we are seeking passionate and dedicated Activation Workers who want to help shape the culture, resident experience, and care environment from day one. Built on the principles of Relationship-Centred Care and Meaningful Living, the Ng Siu Chan Centre will provide an innovative care environment where residents are supported to live with purpose, dignity, independence, and choice. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the opening of a new home and help create an exceptional experience for residents, families, and team members. 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. 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 environment, 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 professional development Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field Other duties as assigned 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 Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Some lifting and transfer Occasional travel within the Greater Toronto Area Use of own Vehicle Please apply before: 2026-09-30 Salary Range: $21.97 - $24.51 INTERNAL APPLICANTS: PLEASE APPLY THROUGH THE JOBS HUB Our 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 package Multi-employer pension plan Professional development opportunities Ongoing learning and development Employee education assistance program Award winning corporate culture Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment Yee 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.

What you’ll do

The Activation Worker plans and implements daily recreational and social programs to improve the quality of life for residents in a long-term care setting. They are also responsible for conducting resident assessments, monitoring care plans, and supervising volunteers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a diploma in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation, Kinesiology, or an equivalent field. A current CPR certificate, Food Handler Safety Certificate, and a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen are required.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package • Multi-employer pension plan • Professional development opportunities • Ongoing learning and development • Employee education assistance program • Award winning corporate culture • Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Geriatric Care · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Recreational programming
• Therapeutic recreation
• Geriatric care
• Care planning
• Customer service
• Volunteer supervision
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Computer literacy
• Chinese language proficiency
• Hand hygiene education
• Assessment skills
• Budget management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Leisure And Recreation
• Social Work
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Creativity
• Word Processing
• Geriatrics
• Innovation
• Kinesiology
• Long-Term Care
• Mentorship
• Recreational Therapy

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Sports & Recreation
• Election Worker
• Recreational Therapist
• Health Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Recreational Therapists