Perley Day Program Assistant - Ottawa, Canada - Carefor Health & Community Services

Carefor Health & Community Services

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Program Assistant works under the direct direction of the Supervisor and/or Team Leader, as well as in accordance with Carefor and Program policies, procedures and practices.

The Program Assistant provides support for the program clients and their families and ensures clients well-being and safety.

You will make an impact in the following ways:
Assists with the implementation of the socio-recreational adult day programs.

This includes but is not limited to:

Assists with the implementation of the sociorecreational adult day programs.

This includes but is not limited to:

Set up and tear down of activities. Assist clients with and participate in social/group activities such as art, cards, billiards, board games, trivia games, etc.
Participate in group discussions and individual conversations with clients regarding current events, life experiences, and any other topic of specific interest to the client
Assists clients with daily exercise program and other physically active games
Assists with the organization of special planned events
Assists clients with personal care and mobility
Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures
Participates in health and safety training including WHMIS and applies this knowledge in the workplace
Assists clients with personal care and mobility
Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures
Participates in health and safety training including WHMIS and applies this knowledge in the workplace

You will need to have:

Certificate, Diploma or Degree in one of the following: Personal Support Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Gerontology, Recreation, or Social Services Worker
Experience working with seniors who have Alzheimer's or Dementia required
Ability to demonstrate an understanding and caring attitude towards individuals from diverse backgrounds and with special needs
Good Assessment skills
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to work independently
Current Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR level C Certificate
Completion of the Food Handler course
Bilingualism French/English as asset

About us:

Carefor is Eastern Ontario's largest home care and community support services not-for-profit with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County.

Formerly the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been providing service in Ottawa for over 123 years.

Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Salary:
$19.67-$24.59 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Wellness program

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

Ottawa, ON K1G 5Z6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

The schedule will be every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8am4pm, 1 year contract. Please confirm that if you are selected, you will be able to take this schedule.

Licence/Certification: