Day Program Coordinator - Oshawa, Canada - City of Oshawa

City of Oshawa

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Oshawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Title:
Regular Part-Time Day Program Coordinator - OSCC
Posting Number:004796

Department:
Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre
Branch:Oshawa Senior Community Centres

Location:
OSCC - Faith Place

Posting Start Date:2024/04/15
Posting End Date:2024/04/24 by 4:30pm

Employment Group:
CUPE 251
Salary Grade:07, $ $39.80
Standard Weekly
Hours of
Work
:up to 24 Shift Work Required**:No

Reporting to the Supervisor, Adult Day Program, or designate, be responsible in assisting Adult Day Program activities and personal care of the elderly at the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres

Responsibilities

Assisting with Adult Day Program Service including implementing activities and programs and monitoring clients with assistive devices
Assisting with planning and coordination by researching various activities, excursions and special events and assisting with implementation of celebrations
Assisting with Program Administration including advising caregivers of times and changes in transportation services, providing orientation, training and task delegation to students, volunteers and new staff, taking daily attendance, noon meal hours and tallying daily costs incurred
Providing participants with attendant and personal care
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Two (2) year diploma in Recreation or Gerontology from a recognized college
PSW (Personal Support Worker) or Restorative Care certificate from a recognized institution
One (1) year relevant experience working primarily with older adults, or have an equivalent combination of formal education and relevant experience
Demonstrated interest in working with older adults and possess personal qualities of maturity and tact
Demonstrated ability to provide attendant and personal care
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients and staff
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Experience planning and implementing activity programs for older adults
Hold current First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates or be willing to undertake such programs
Ability to provide own transportation for travel between facilities as required
The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day. _
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