Independent Living Assistant - Toronto, Canada - COPERNICUS LODGE

COPERNICUS LODGE

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

Copernicus Lodge is a not-for-profit, charitable and ethno-specific organization made possible through the efforts of the Polish Canadian community and the vision of Father Michael Smith, OMI.

Located in the heart of the Roncesvalles community in the heart of west-end Toronto, we provide a continuum of care in a predominantly Polish, Roman Catholic environment to meet the changing needs of our seniors.

The Lodge is comprised of an Adult Day Program, 200 independent, affordable self-care apartments with a Supportive Housing program, and a 228 bed Long Term Care home.

We are seeking dynamic and innovative individuals to step into our open
Independent Living Assistant role, who will work enthusiastically in a client and family centered and comprehensive services environment that meets client needs.

They will assist with the needs of each tenant for day-to-day activities of daily living.

KEY ROLE DUTIES:

Help tenants organize and utilize the services in an effective and appropriate manner.
Assist the Community Program manager and the Supportive Services Supervisor to ensure the tenants obtain the services they require (as outlined in the Tenant Service Contract Agreement).
Maintain good communications amongst the Community Program Manager, all Community Program Supervisor, and staff employed at Copernicus Lodge, Tenants, and Family verbally.
Maintain a positive image of Copernicus Lodge within the community.
Report and deal with conflicts as they arise in an appropriate, professional manner.
Morning preparation or work preparation: to be done to assist staff in work area requiring time management.
Hold in confidence all information about a Tenant or household for which they are privy.
Maintain a neat general appearance while working.
Be courteous/punctual/flexible in dealings with the tenants and family.
Adhere to the schedule given and take all appropriate actions when it is impossible to work the hours, which have been assigned.
Any other duties as assigned by the Community Program Manager and/or Community Program Supervisor.

Qualifications:

Personal Support Worker Certificate is required
Must have experience in the community setting/supportive housing
6 months previous experience in providing assistance with activities of daily living for the elderly required
Sensitivity to the needs of persons who are physically and cognitively impaired
Ability to maintain confidentiality in respect to the privacy of persons worked with is essential
Ability to physically provide support services as contracted and directed with the tenant
Genuine interest to care for the elderly
Fluency in English and understanding of Polish culture
Dependable and reliable
Good communication skills
Fluency in Polish is an asset

Copernicus Lodge is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Copernicus Lodge is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

COVID-19 considerations:
To help combat the Covid-19 pandemic, Copernicus Lodge has instituted programs including active screening, swabbing, and increased PPE practices.