Program Assistant, Adult Day Program - Vaughan, Canada - Circle of Care

Circle of Care

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Vaughan, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Description

This program helps to divert and delay admission to long-term care by providing therapeutic, social, recreational and Jewish programming to seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, as well as those aging with developmental disabilities and dementia.

Services are delivered by a diverse team of health care providers.

We are looking for:
a full-time, permanent Program Assistant

Salary:
Commensurate with experience

Hours of Work: 34 hours per week. Monday & Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm, Tuesday & Wednesday 11am to 7pm and Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm. Before the end of the year this role will transition to 11am to 7pm on Mondays & Thursday as well. Rotating weekends will be required in the future. Role is based at the Joseph & Wolf Lebovic Jewish Community Campus 9600 Bathurst Street, Maple

Reports to:
Supervisor

Responsibilities:

Assist clients to participate in programs
Assist with meals and supervise client dining.
Escort clients on Adult Day Program Transportation.
Assist clients with activities of daily living, eating and toileting
Maintain a clean and safe program environment.
Attend staff meetings, case reviews and training.
Maintain client files and information as required.

Risk, Health and Safety Management

Identifying and reporting health and safety incidents and concerns in a timely manner to the appropriate supervisors and/or funders, documenting incidents in EasyCare and escalating appropriately to the designated supervisors as outlined in the Client Safety Reporting policy (C
Participating in health and safety processes and procedures
Participating in maintaining a safe workplace environment by cultivating a positive safety culture and encouraging best practices to promote both staff and client safety and wellbeing
Participating in all health and safety training initiatives on a regular basis.
Taking proactive action against client incidents within your scope of practice.
Developing a plan to identify, manage and/or minimize client safety risks or situations in adherence with risk management operations policies
Assessing the severity of an adverse client safety/risk event and determining the best followup and developing an action plan following the event. Collaborating with funder (ex. HCCSS) and following any additional processes as required.
Calling emergency services (911) when the client is at an immediate risk of harming themselves or others, or if there is a serious injury and/or imminent harm.
Evaluating any potential hazards and identifying clients at risk for adverse health and safety events, taking preventative measures when necessary to minimize reoccurrence.
Reporting all safety events impacting clients, caregivers and families in a timely and honest disclosure.

Qualifications:

PSW Certificate, Certified Health Care Aide or Activation Diploma.
A valid CPR, First Aid Certificate
Food Handler Training Certificate is required.
Previous experience in a community setting or Adult Day Program or Long Term Care is preferred.
Experience working with frail and impaired elderly and their families.
Experience working with individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Experience in assisting in recreational programming for seniors.
Experience working with clients in a Jewish environment is an asset.
Must be able to work as part of multidisciplinary team.
Clear communication skills.
Team player.
Russian Language skills is an asset.

Additional information

We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation, please inform us in advance.

Circle of Care requires that all employees, students and volunteers provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon hire.

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