Activity Aide, Senior’s Health Centre, PTT ( J1024-0919)

North York General Hospital

Job title:

Activity Aide, Senior’s Health Centre, PTT ( J1024-0919)

Company

North York General Hospital

Job description

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.Position SummaryActivity Aide, Resident Activation, Senior’s Health Centre:
Your goal in this position is to work closely with all activity team members, and to encourage resident involvement in programs of their choice. You will do this by ensuring these programs are meaningful, appropriate and sensitive to all the needs of the residents we serve. This position supports the Hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.On a practical level, you will

  • Promote the Seniors’ Health Centre and North York General Hospital’s Mission, Vision and Values (Leading, Listening, Learning and Serving)
  • Demonstrate knowledge of internal and external policies/legislation: Long Term Care Act and Regulations, Long Term Care Facilities Program Standards, Accreditation Standards, and North York General Hospital Policies and Procedures.
  • Plan, organize and execute therapeutic and recreational activities to the residents of the Seniors’ Health Centre, in accordance with established policy, physician order and the resident plan of care.

Qualifications

  • A 2-year post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, or other related field from a community college or university
  • Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a long term care setting
  • Experience using RAI – MDS assessments preferred
  • Knowledge of MOHLTC legislation, regulations and processes
  • Knowledge of programming needs for older adults diagnosed with dementia
  • Bilingualism in French/English an asset

What We OfferWorking at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Part Time Temporary position, 8 hour shifts, day shifts, evening shifts, including weekends, in Resident Activation, Seniors Health Centre. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of benefits, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan.
#INDOHow to ApplyThink you’re the right person for the job? Here’s your first chance to show us why:

  • Ensure to meet the deadline – only applications received by the closing date will be considered.
  • We will review all applications and will contact those selected for an interview.

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Expected salary

$23.55 – 27.27 per hour

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:59:32 GMT

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