Activity Aide

Union: SEIU
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Queens Estate 265 Queens Dr North York ON M6L 3C6
Department: Transitional Care Program
Reports to: Manager Program Services
Hours: 37.5 Hours/Week
Salary: $27.51 (start rate determined in accordance with collective agreement requirements and is non negotiable)
Shifts: Day Shifts (every other Saturday or Sunday)
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: December 11 2025

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide social educational and recreational programming to create a positive and engaging experience for clients
• Plan and organize group activities with other team members based on clients cognitive and physical capabilities
• Program preparation including purchase of program supplies producing of program flyers activity calendar and etc.
• Maintaining a safe environment for program operation including activity area cleanliness equipment maintenance IPAC compliance etc.
• Transporting and/or escorting program participants to and from programs with the support of personal support workers
• Documents clients abilities and records participation
• Evaluate the success of events and activities gather feedback from clients and make improvements for future activities
• Other duties assigned as required.

Qualifications :

• Post-secondary education in social and health services at least at a Community College Level with work experience and knowledge in elderly social service or equivalent.
• Knowledge and training in GPA PIECES and Restorative Care an asset
• At least 1 year of working experience in community setting
• Sensitivity to recognize the aging and physical needs of elderly clients
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office
• Current certification in CPR
• A valid vulnerable sector police record check completed within one year
• Good attendance record is required
• Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills
Culinary Experience,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Food Service,Kitchen Experience,Dietary Aide Experience,Serving Experience,Cooking,Dietary Department Experience,Sanitation,Food Production Experience,Meal Preparation
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1