- Job ID: 52893
- Job Category: Community & Social Services
- Division & Section: Seniors Services & Long-Term Care, LTC Regional Services
- Work Location: Various
- Job Type & Duration: Part-Time, Permanent and Temporary Vacancies
- Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $31.58 - $34.62 per hour (2024 rates.)
- Shift Information: Various Shifts - Days, Evenings, and Weekends, up to 35 hours per week
- Number of Positions Open: 3+
- Posting Period: 22-Jan-2025 to 05-Feb-2025
- Location and Shift Information:
- Bendale Acres, 2920 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON M1P 2T8
- Carefree Lodge, 306 Finch Avenue East, Toronto, ON M2N 4S5
- Castleview Wychwood Towers, 351 Christie St, Toronto, ON M6G 3C3
- Cummer Lodge, 205 Cummer Ave, Toronto, ON M2M 2E8
- Fudger House, 439 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON M4X 1K6
- Kipling Acres, 2233 Kipling Avenue, Etobicoke, ON M9W 4L3
- Lakeshore Lodge, 3197 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto, ON M8V 3X5
- Seven Oaks, 9 Neilson Road, Toronto, ON M1E 5E1
- True Davidson Acres, 200 Dawes Rd, Toronto, ON M4C 5M8
- Wesburn Manor, 400 The West Mall, Toronto, ON M9C 5S1
Please note, this posting may be used to fill upcoming part-time permanent and/or temporary vacancies across our 10 Long-Term Care homes as they arise.
The City’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division supports Toronto seniors and residents in long-term care homes to have the healthiest, most fulfilling lives possible through exceptional care and services. Vulnerable individuals who reside in the community are supported through adult day programs, supportive housing services, tenancy support and homemakers and nurses services. CareTO is our brand for the culture change we are investing in for the City’s 10 directly operated long-term care homes ( https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/rental-housing-tenant-information/finding-housing/long-term-care-homes/careto/). The division values Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence which shape our organizational culture, our priorities, and the experiences of all those who live, work, volunteer, and visit.
Major Responsibilities:
- Implements and conducts activation, recreation and social programs i.e. discussion groups, fun and fitness, activities of daily living or special events.
- Explains, demonstrates and assists participants in performing activities.
- Plans programs by gathering information concerning practicality and cost of activities.
- Attends team meetings, presenting alterations/adaptations in programming and gathering resident information to assist in establishing goals and strategies.
- Documents residents' interests/needs and progress. Maintains documentation regarding assessment, progress, involvement of residents in program, resident activation goals and strategies on individualized care plans.
- Attends care conferences and may participate in Home/divisional committees.
- Coordinates activities by obtaining adequate supplies; distributing and writing information/flyers; collecting funds.
- Accompanies residents on outings, arranging for transportation tickets/reservations, ensuring dietary needs can be met. Promotes resident safety.
- Liaises with residents, staff, volunteers, family and community agencies in gathering and providing information to support activity programs.
- Directs Youth Trainees, volunteers and students. Evaluates programs and progress of students in consultation with Manager.
- Supports the interdisciplinary approach.
- Assist with resident dining as required.
- Conducts audits & completes Inspection Protocols as assigned.
Key Qualifications:
Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, gerontology, kinesiology or a related discipline or the approved equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of activation, recreation and social programs in a long-term care setting.
- Experience in assessing and evaluating resident needs, as well as establishing appropriate goals and strategies.
You must also have:
- Knowledge of gerontology and geriatrics, related to long term care.
- Knowledge in applying a variety of therapeutic techniques related to dementia care including Montessori and dementiability approaches.
- Knowledge in applying therapeutic modalities of Recreation.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with residents, staff, volunteers and families.
- Ability to work effectively with residents, staff, students, volunteers, family and community agencies.
- Ability to motivate individual residents in order to maximize their participation in meaningful leisure activities.
- Advanced understanding of and ability to apply group dynamic principals.
- Ability to maintain appropriate documentation on residents' progress, care plans, evaluation tools and audits.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply a quality improvement approach in the delivery of recreation services.
- Ability to deliver a high level of Customer Service, Fiscal Accountability, Innovation, Results Orientation and Teamwork.
- Ability to work flexible time schedules including evenings and weekends, depending on programming needs of the Home.
- Ability to utilize a variety of software applications such as Microsoft Word and automated systems (i.e. PointClickCare).
- Ability to promote Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.
Additional Information:
Hours of Work can be up to 70 hours bi-weekly, however, Hours of Work will be decided based on
operational needs.
Please note:
As a condition of employment with the Long-Term Care Homes & Services Division, selected candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Reference Check (PRC) with vulnerable sector screening, tuberculosis screening and proof of immunization in accordance with the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (O.Reg. 246/22).
NOTE TO INTERNAL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME CITY OF TORONTO EMPLOYEES:
City of Toronto employees must apply to full-time or part-time employment opportunities posted on the City's Internal Job Posting Portal.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.
Accommodation
The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.
