Job Description

Ambulatory Services has an opportunity for a

CREATIVE ARTS WORKER

Adult Day Programs (Freeman/Mountainview)

Position Type: Temporary Part-time

(up to 12 months)

Shift Type: Day-Evening, some weekends (subject to change)

Hourly Pay Rate: $27.36 - $34.07

Bi-Weekly Hours: 45.5 Hours

Posting Number: 7408

Union: OPSEU 595

Date Posted: December 28, 2023

Internal Closing Date: January 5, 2024

Job Summary:

The Creative Arts Worker employs the creative arts as a medium to enhance quality of life and well-being of members of the Adult Day Programs (Freeman Family Day Centre and the Mountainview Club). The Creative Arts Worker is responsible for coordinating, developing, implementing and evaluating the arts-based activities in the Creative Arts program. Aligned with the mandate of the Adult Day Programs, the Creative Arts Worker is responsible for developing and facilitating creative arts programs based on the expressed needs of members and works as a member of the interprofessional team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides innovative and varied creative arts-based programming for Adult Day Programs at Baycrest for in-person and virtual programing.
• Documents program attendance, program goals and objectives, observations and evaluations of the programs on an ongoing basis, maintaining up to date program files
• Assists team members in planning and delivering special events, (i.e. major holiday events/programs including creating decorations)
• Functions as part of an interprofessional team, attends staff meetings and reports as needed on the Creative Arts program and on client concerns
• Assists team in assessing new referrals and facilitates the integration of new clients into the Creative Arts program
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures for a safe work environment, including operation of equipment/kiln; maintains an organized, neat studio
• Maintains creative arts supplies, inventory, and equipment in good working order
• Initiates purchase requisitions with supporting documentation for supplies, equipment, etc., within program budget
• Works with Volunteer Services and staff to identify needs and to recruit volunteers for specific activities, supervises volunteers in the studio

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Minimum requirement two (2) year College diploma in a related field such as recreation, activation or gerontology, combined with knowledge, skill and ability in a variety of creative arts modalities: Art therapy, Creative Arts Programming
• Demonstrated skills and experience in the development and provision of creative arts programming for seniors with frailties and mild to moderate cognitive impairment
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Knowledge of dementia and Montessori Methods is preferred
• Experience in supervision of volunteers/students
• Experience in delivering virtual programing is an asset
• Knowledge of Jewish culture, holidays and festivals an asset
• Understanding of Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian, Hungarian languages is an asset
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel, PowerPoint required, and Meditech applications preferred
• Experience operating a kiln preferred
• Experience working in an adult day program setting preferred

Additional Benefits:

• Vacation on a pro-rated basis
• Opportunity to enroll in Extended Health & Dental Benefits on a pro-rated basis
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

Please note that Baycrest has implemented mandatory vaccination for all employees. It is a condition of employment that new employees provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start date of employment. This means that all new employees must have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to their start date. In addition, it is a condition of employment that all new hires obtain and submit proof of all booster vaccines as approved and recommended by Health Canada.

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All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen and submit proof of two doses of vaccination against COVID-19, unless exempt. Such exemptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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