Activities Assistant, Summer Student - Luther Village on the Park
Activities Assistant, Summer Student - Luther Village on the Park
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Join Our Team
Imagine being part of an organization that adds value to our community cares about its staff and creates a supportive workplace environment. Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood) is a progressive notforprofit health and social service organization that strengthens peoples lives by providing mental health employment and housing services to more than 18000 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.
We need great people like you to help us realize our mission and support communities where everyone experiences mental wellness opportunities for employment a place to call home and a sense of belonging.
There is one Summer Student Activities Assistant position available starting on June 02 2025 working 30 hours per week.
Your Role:
Responsible to the Manager of Wellness Services for the delivery of life enriching activities to promote quality of life for all residents. Supports or leads the facilitation of programming that meets the diverse needs of residents. Responsible for maintaining an environment which promotes the health and wellbeing of the residents. Maintains confidentiality of information related to residents and their families. Works intentionally from an antiracist antioppressive perspective to further create a sense of belonging at the Village.
Tasks:
Resident Service:
- In consultation with the Activities Coordinators delivers daily evening and weekend events and activities.
- Supports team initiatives to bring awareness to diverse observances celebrations holidays and days of significance; supports opportunities for resident education such as through events seminars and special programming and holds space to facilitate ongoing conversations education and learning.
- Executes a variety of activities to improve the quality of residents life.
- Works with volunteers to provide individual and group activities and events.
- Reports health and wellness related issues to the Activities Coordinator or member of the nursing team and writes incident reports as required.
- Assists in planning monthly activities schedule and prepares for distribution for residents.
- Supports and enhances independence and selfconfidence of residents by providing programs and activities that address loneliness and opportunities for friendship.
- Facilitates programs which are culturally diverse; Collaborates with Equity Leader and Wellness Team to implement programs which provide education to residents on various issues related to equity including Pride Month National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Black History Month and more.
- Communicates activities to residents staff and families to promote engagement.
- Assists residents to get to and from activity and recreation programs.
- Assists in the production of a variety of documents for distribution to residents e.g. monthly events list information bulletins event / activity posters etc.
- Supports resident involvement in a variety of events.
- Maintains involvement and acts as a liaison with numerous residentorganized clubs activities and committees.
- Coordinates room and equipment bookings in the Events Management System.
- Assists and confirms the planning and implementation of resident and organizational/staff events with appropriate staff.
- Assists Coordinator in the planning and coordination of thematic and holidays events and decoration.
- Keeps relevant teams informed of any additions/changes to programs including ongoing weekly activities.
- Instructs fitness classes or 11 fitness programs as required.
- During outbreaks and when residents are in selfisolation develops 1:1 programs and services to support resident wellbeing.
- Facilitates virtual visits between residents and families when required.
Administration:
- Assists in operating within set budget.
- Acts as an organizational representative on relevant community committees as assigned.
- Takes attendance at activities and inputs data into online activity portal.
- Contributes photos articles and other content for the Luther Village social media platforms.
Your Talents and Experience:
Minimum Grade 12 education. Formal education in recreation/remotivation therapy from an accredited College or University is an asset. Certified fitness instructor an asset. Has experience working with seniors and a sound understanding and empathy for the needs of seniors and their families. Strong interpersonal skills highly creative works well under own initiative and displays sound judgment. Ability to communicate clearly effectively and empathetically with residents and staff. Adept at learning various computer applications. Ability to prioritize meet deadlines problem solve creatively and work within a multidisciplinary team environment. Passionate aware and willing to learn about antiracism antioppression and equity.
Whats in it for you
- Job Band (Student): $17.20
- A positive work culture inclusive workplace policies and employee wellness initiatives.
- Eligible to join the HOOPP defined pension plan on a voluntary basis.
- Access to our Employee and Family Assistant Program which provides free and confidential counselling resources and services.
- Paid vacation (prorated to start date and hours for position; accumulated biweekly).
- Discounted GRT passes through membership with Travel Wise.
- Employee Referral Incentive Program.
- Agency Orientation and Training modules.
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
- Staff appreciation events.
If you are communityfocused and share our values and antiracism commitment we want you to grow with us. Please submit your application through BambooHR in confidence no later than 4 pm on May 06 2025.
This is an internal and external posting.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If you dont have every single requirement and the exact level of experience listed in our description but the skills and experience needed for the role still resonate with you please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and quality; therefore we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require any support submitting your application or during the interview process by contacting Human Resources at or by callingext. 1247.
Commitment to Equity
As a community agency delivering mental health employment and housing services Starling Community Services acknowledges Canadas history of systemic racism oppression and the need for structural and institutional change. We are committed to continuously improving so that we may deliver equitable and accessible services to our entire community.
We are dedicated to embedding equity practices into the fabric of our organization recognizing that this requires ongoing effort education and dialogue. Guided by our equity strategy we are committed to providing equal opportunities for career advancement professional development and success for all staff regardless of their identity or background.
Employment Type
Temp
