About SPRINT Senior Care:
SPRINT Senior Care began caring for seniors and enabling seniors to care for themselves in 1983. We continue to do so today as an accredited, not-for-profit community support service agency in Toronto by offering a wide range of practical and low-cost services to seniors and their caregivers. Our services help seniors stay safe, connected, and live as independently as possible. They also prevent premature or inappropriate institutionalization.
Department: Ewart Angus
Job Summary:
The Program Activationist is responsible for addressing client needs through the implementation of program activities and providing aid to clients while safely following required and proper protocols and procedures. This role involves interacting with clients and performing administrative tasks such as documentation and record keeping. The Program Activationist is required to maintain a professional and positive demeanor when engaging with clients.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement creative and innovative program activities that meet client needs and are reflective of client choice and strengths.
- Assess and actively encourage client engagement and socialization during programming.
- Evaluate and improve effectiveness of program activities.
- Assist clients in activities of daily living including personal care (toileting), serving meals, and assistance with feeding as required.
- Safely assist clients who use wheelchairs or who need assistance with transfers by following proper body mechanics and safe transfer techniques.
- Escort clients in SPRINT Senior Care vehicles to and from the program site.
- Follow safe procedures and help provide a safe, clean environment for clients, self and other staff include following Infection Prevention and Control and Cleaning and Disinfecting procedures.
- Maintain all records/documentation requirements
- Participate in agency training
- Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
- Post Post-secondary diploma or degree in activation, therapeutic recreation, recreation and leisure studies, kinesiology, or a related field.
- Experience working both in a group setting and on a one-to–one with seniors with physical and/or cognitive challenges. Excellent knowledge of dementia and ability to provide a person-centered and gentle persuasive approach to care.
- Significant experience in leading group activities and in working with older adults with cognitive impairment and/or physical disabilities.
- Prepared to assist in transferring a client from one location to another and provide total assistance with toileting.
- Able to meet the physical requirements of the job.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, flexibility and to work as part of a team
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate an asset
- Demonstrates computer skills at a basic level for the use of the Internet and the following Microsoft Office applications: Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel and Outlook.
Our Caring Workplace:
Working at SPRINT Senior Care, you'll have the opportunity to be a part of a passionate team committed to providing client-centred, high-quality services to seniors in our service area.
SPRINT Senior Care’s inclusive environment is one of many benefits for staff, including
SPRINT Senior Care’s dedication to staff wellness, a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, and comprehensive training and tuition reimbursement programs.
Wage:
Start $44,426.20
Six Months: $45,718.40
One Year: $47,083.40
SPRINT Senior Care encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of our community.
SPRINT Senior Care is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in our application or hiring processes, please contact Human Resources
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $44,426.20 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Toronto, ON M4S 1A9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
