Nurse aide Jobs in Toronto, ON

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Job Description

Union: SEIU
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Queen’s Estate, 265 Queens Dr, North York, ON M6L 3C6
Department: Transitional Care Program
Reports to: Manager, Program Services
Hours: Hours/Week
Salary: $ to $ per hour
Shifts: Day Shifts (every other Saturday or Sunday)
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: April 27, 2026

Position Summary

The Activity Aide is responsible for coordinating and delivering social, educational, and recreational programs that promote meaningful engagement and enhance clients’ quality of life. Working collaboratively with team members, the Activity Aide supports the planning and facilitation of group activities, prepares program materials, and helps maintain a safe, organized, and accessible environment. The role also includes assisting with participant transportation, documenting client participation, and contributing to ongoing program improvement through feedback and evaluation.

Duties:

• 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 client’s 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 UHN's 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 )
• Close 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 UHN's 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.