Adult Day Support Worker - Brampton, Canada - Regional Municipality of Peel

Regional Municipality of Peel

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Brampton, Canada

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Job Description:

Adult Day Support Worker

Health Services - Senior Services Development

Status:1 Regular Part Time Position

Salary Range:
$25.11-$26.76/hour (plus 14% in lieu of benefits)

Location and Work Mode:
Onsite - Tall Pines 1001 Peter Robertson Blvd., Brampton

Hours of work:
no guaranteed hours of work, including weekends and holidays

Who we are:

Care. Compassion. Love.

Respect - The Long-Term Care and Senior Services Divisions require staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care.

This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those attending our programs.

Staff are to have the emotional intelligence to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the clients and their families.

What you will do in this role**:

Reporting to the Adult Day and Community Services Supervisor (or designate) the Adult Day Support Worker will be responsible for the provision of personal care to clients attending the Adult Day Programs.

As part of the interdisciplinary team, with the overall goal of delivering quality, client centred services, you will promote clients' dignity and self esteem by encouraging independence within a secure and stimulating environment.

Provides a variety of services to meet individual needs including activities of daily living
Provides assistance with medications
Serves and assists with meals and monitors safe consumption
Monitors basic health of participants and reports unusual concerns to Supervisor
Provides guidance and advice to volunteers and placement students and assists in orientation of new staff
Promotes an atmosphere of comfort and security for clients
Contributes to the development of a personalized plan for the care needs of each client
Maintains documentation and performs job responsibilities in accordance with policies, procedures and legislated standards

What the role requires

Personal Support Worker Certificate, graduation from a program whose curriculum has been approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities is required
Previous experience of at least one (1) year in a community setting or an Adult Day Service or Long Term Care setting is preferred
Must have and maintain a valid CPR/First Aid Certification
The Food Handler Training is required
Pharmacology Certification is required
Computer skills are required as well as other technological tools to perform routine duties

Skills/Abilities:

Effective oral and written communication skills, and a good understanding of customer service concepts
Must be able to communicate appropriately with the clients, staff, visitors, volunteers and medical professionals
Must be able to work well with others in a team setting

Interview:
Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology

14% in lieu of benefits
Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources

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At Peel Region, we value being open and transparent with our community. The Ontario government has passed legislation that will dissolve Peel Region on January 1, 2025. Peel remains committed to providing uninterrupted services to our residents and businesses through the transition. Skilled and qualified professionals are and will be needed to deliver services to the Peel community regardless of the governance model. For information about our transition and how we continue delivering services, visit

As part of the Region's ongoing commitment to health and safety, there are enhanced Covid-19 specific safety protocols and/or personal protective equipment requirements (e.g. masks, eye protection, etc.) in place to help protect health and safety. The additional requirements are determined based on the nature of the work being carried out.

About Us:
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We're working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible.

A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,500 strong and since 1974, we've been delivering a wide range of resident focused services.

Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month with the

_Great Employer Award_ presented by Excellence Canada