Program Assistant - Toronto, Canada - Baycrest

Baycrest

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

The Terraces Memory Residence has an opportunity for a

PROGRAM ASSISTANT (MAVEN) PART TIME

30 bi-weekly hours - Nights, including alternate weekends:
SEIU Service |

Hourly Pay Rate:
$ $24.3964

"Mavens" must be PSW certified but, due to the scope of the role, are classified as Program Assistants in the collective agreement.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Responsible for delivering the overall Possibilities experience to residents and their families by embodying the model of care and its philosophy and values into daily practice
Initiates and maintains a relationship with the resident, their family and other care providers to enable trust, open communication and a care community
Provides a daily care experience to residents, enabling choice and autonomy while supporting the physical and personal care needs of the residents including but not limited to hygiene, grooming and dressing, feeding, toileting, recording daily nutrition, hydration, provision of skin care
Responsible for supporting the delivery of mealtime experiences including set up, food preparation, baking and feeding
Supports the codesign of the resident/client and family's individualized Possibilities Plan and operationalizes the plan on a day to day basis, making modifications as required
Responsible for enabling each resident's experience through supporting the execution of daily individual program plans, group social, recreational and activities in partnership with recreationists and the Possibilities Lead, Curator
Prepare daily programming space and activities day for individuals and groups based on their individual choices, interests and daily goals
Work closely with the Curator to inform and plan client experiences, core programs, activities needs, supplies, flexible schedules, volunteer supports and 3rd party Artists in Residence

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

Current P.S.W. certificate from a recognized community college or educational institute or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Registration in good standing with the Ontario Personal Support Worker Registry
Completion of certificates in gerontology, activation or related course work is preferred
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or recognized equivalent is required
Grade 12 English equivalency
Certificate in U-First and/or Alzheimer Society for Dementia Care Training Program (DCTP) preferred
Completion Mental Health First Aid preferred
Certificate in Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) is preferred.
Certificate in Montessori Activities for Dementia is preferred.
Food Handling Certification preferred
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Experience working with individuals living with dementia in residential settings
Experience working with individuals with responsive behaviours
Ability to work independently and as a part of the interdisciplinary team, and effectively manage challenging situations
Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem solving skills

Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences
are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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