Adult Day Centre, Program Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Dixon Hall

Dixon Hall

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Employment Type:
Full-time (10 weeks - 35 hours/week)

Department:
Seniors and Children & Youth Services

Union:
Included (CUPE)

Salary:
$16.55/hr

File #: 24-SCY-03

Posting Date:
February 16, 2024

Posting Close:
March 24, 2024

Location:188 Carlton St. Toronto, ON M5A 2K8

Dixon Hall is a multi-service agency located in the heart of east downtown Toronto committed to realizing the vision of a city where everyone thrives. Since 1929, we have been touching the lives of thousands of our community's most vulnerable residents by providing a range of programs and services across every stage of life. We create lasting solutions to end poverty, social injustices, and isolation in Toronto. We value respect, diversity, integrity, care, compassion, and accountability.

Reporting to the Manager, Programs and Services, Seniors Services the Adult Day Centre, Program Assistant is responsible for assisting with seniors who are physically frail and/or have Alzheimer Disease or related dementia and adults with disabilities at Dixon Hall.

REQUIREMENTS

This position may be funded by Canada Summer Jobs
As per Canada Summer Jobs, these are mandatory requirements
Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with the delivery of programs to participants.
Assist in planning, Implementing, monitoring and evaluating Day Program activities and meals.
Assist and escort clients on agency transportation vehicles.
Assist clients with activities of daily living such as toileting, transferring or eating functioning.
Maintaining accurate client documentation and records.
Maintain a clean and safe environment, reporting any improvements needed or issues that arise.
Work collaboratively with the supervisor, Dixon Hall staff, volunteers and partners.
Operate in an effective, efficient and client focused manner to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
Actively participate in department and agency meetings and events.
Work under the guidance of the agency and program policies and procedures, including the Mission, Vision and Values of Dixon Hall.
Meet regularly with supervisor to discuss individual, team and program effectiveness.
Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, postsecondary education in Social Work, Gerontology, or another related program.
Relevant work experience (placement opportunities included) in similar nonprofit environments is an asset.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of working with seniors who are physically frail and/or have Alzheimer Disease or related dementia, and adults with disabilities.
Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
Dependable, punctual and flexible.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher) and database management.
Able to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently.
A second language is an asset.
Must be qualified to work in Canada legally for the employer.
Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening check with a 'Clear' or satisfactory result that meets the operational requirements of the Agency.
Must have uptodate vaccinations against COVID19 with a vaccine that has been approved for use in Canada.

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