Activity Assistant - SCLTC
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About This Opportunity
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Position Overview:
As an Activity Assistant Volunteer, you will provide crucial support in the implementation of various activation programs in a group setting. You will assist with the preparation, execution, and quality improvement of programs and work with staff to ensure that all program guidelines are followed, ultimately enriching the experience for residents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Activation Department with program preparations, including seating arrangements, equipment setup, and other logistics.
- Support residents with program tasks, ensuring smooth operations during activities.
- Assist with outdoor activities, such as outings.
- Deliver newspapers to residents on a daily basis.
- Complete assigned tasks and report progress to the supervising staff.
- Escort and assist residents, including wheeling them to and from the activity venue under staff supervision.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years of age. However, some roles may require a higher level of maturity or prefer adult candidates.
- Strong communication skills in English, Cantonese, or Mandarin are required. However, certain roles may require the ability to interact with residents in their native languages.
- Successful completion of the Tuberculosis (TB) screening and Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- A genuine interest in helping residents with compassion, understanding, and patience.
- Demonstrated dependability, initiative, flexibility, and reliability.
- Willingness to attend additional training as needed.
Commitment & Locations:
- Available Monday to Sunday for 3-4 hour shifts or as assigned.
- A minimum commitment of 6 months is required.
- The position will be at the Mon Sheong Scarborough Long-Term Care Centre (2030 McNicoll Avenue, Scarborough, ON)
We thank all applicants for their interest, please note only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Minimum 16 years old
- Willing to complete medical forms
- Fluent in Cantonese or Mandarin
- Wiling to undergo a Tuberculosis (TB) test