Program Coordinator - Etobicoke, Canada - ESS Support Services

ESS Support Services

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Etobicoke, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:
Program Coordinator - Adult Day Services

Status:
Permanent Full Time

Working Hours: 37.5 hrs/wk, Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m.

4:30 p.m. may include evenings and weekends

Reporting to:
Adult Day Services Manager

Job Summary:

Participates in the development and delivery of individualized, Gentle Care based activities and support services for clients who attend the Adult Day Services.

Provides direct client care and supports the Senior Coordinator in the overall program operations. Supports a culture of client safety as part of ESS key strategic goals and priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Participate in the planning and delivery of recreational, social and exercise programs (mostly inperson with some occasional virtual/remote)
Performs personal care duties as required, including but not limited to: toileting, nutritional assistance, client supervision and assistance with mobility
Provides assistance with medication
Performs transportation escort duties
Develops individualized client Care Plans
Participates in client assessment, documentation and reporting
Assists in the preparation of the monthly program calendar in collaboration with team including regular program activity evaluations
Other administrative duties as required
Acts as Senior Coordinator in their absence
Covers other Program Coordinator shifts in other program location in their absence
Participates in and assists with staff professional development, meetings, reviews, and workshops as required
Participates in special projects/committees and/or other events as required.

Qualifications:

Diploma/Certificate/Degree in Activation/Gerontology, Therapeutic Recreation or other health related field
Minimum 13 years of demonstrated experience working with individuals living with an Alzheimer's or related dementias
Minimum 13 years of demonstrated work experience developing Alzheimer Adult Day Service programming. Experience in community

- based setting preferred

Experience in providing personal care, including toileting, nutritional assistance and supervision for clients with an irreversible dementia
Knowledge and sensitivity to work in a culturally diverse environment
Experience and comfort with virtual programming delivery preferred
Current First Aid/CPR Certification
Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
Able to provide proof of full COVID19 vaccination.

- *Posting will be active until filled._

Additional Information

To protect the health and safety of our employees, clients and their families and in the interest to follow strong public health measures, it is a requirement of employment at ESS Support Services to be fully vaccinated against COVID19. ESS Support Services will consider cases needing accommodation as stipulated by the Ontario Human Rights Code._
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) ESS Support Services will provide accommodation, accessible formats, and communication supports for the interview upon request._

Pay:
From $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Onsite parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Education:

DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

- working with seniors with Alzheimer's or related dementias: 2 years (required)
- working in Adult Day Program settingming: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification: