Program Worker - Toronto, Canada - Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association

Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is a non-profit community services agency. Since 1976, we have provided community support, home and personal health care services in a holistic manner to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those with medical needs in the Greater Toronto, York, and Mississauga regions.

With a staff of 500 members (including full-time and part-time staff) and the support of a pool of 850 active volunteers, we serve over 15,000 clients a year, including seniors and the physically disabled; 3,000 of whom are "home-bound" and frail.

TITLE:
Program Worker

TERM:
Full-time Permanent

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide social, education and recreation assistance
Assist with clientcentered care and support for activities of daily living
Assist with planning and organizing activities with other team members and volunteers based on clients' cognitive and physical capabilities
Assist with program preparation including purchase of program supplies, producing of program flyers, activity calendar, education material and etc.
Assist with maintaining a safe environment for program operation including activity area cleanliness, equipment maintenance and inventory, etc.
Provide administrative and clerical support for daily operation such as client's scheduling, transportation arrangement, billing, data entry and filing, inquires, clerical support, ordering supplies etc.
Perform food preparation and planning
Provide onsite and virtual social and exercise program to the participants.
Keep all records organized and ensure a proper filing system is maintained
Other duties assigned as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Postsecondary education in social and health services at least at a Community College Level with work experience and knowledge in elderly social service, or equivalent.
Personal Support Worker Certificate OR have a valid certification as a Home Support Worker, Home Support Worker Level II, Home Support Worker Level III, Health Care Aid, Personal Attendant (PA+2) preferred
At least 1 year of working experience in community setting
Sensitivity to recognize the aging and physical needs of elderly clients
Good organizational and time management skills
Possess a caring attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
High degree of judgment and capacity to maintain confidentiality
Available to work on evenings and Saturdays
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and CIMS
Possess valid Ontario driver's license and a reliable vehicle for work
Proficiency in English and a second language that reflects the community served, eg. Cantonese, Mandarin
Work on weekends and evenings as required
Current certification in First Aid & CPR and Food Handling
A valid vulnerable sector police record check completed within one year

COVID-19 Precautions:

Carefirst has mandated a COVID19 vaccination policy in place unless with exemption on a medical or other protected ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code._
Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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