Program Worker - Richmond Hill, Canada - Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association

Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association
Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association
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Richmond Hill, Canada

1 month ago

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Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association is a non-profit community services agency. Since 1976, we have provided community support, home and personal health care services in a holistic manner to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those with medical needs in the Greater Toronto, and York regions.


With a staff of 500 members (including full-time and part-time staff) and the help of a pool of 1,200 active volunteers, we serve over 7,000 clients a year, including seniors and the physically disabled; 1,500 of whom are "home-bound" and frail.

We are currently seeking a
Program Worker to join our Adult Day Program (ADP) team.


Terms:
Full Time Permanent


Location:
Richmond Hill / Markham


Responsibilities:


  • Provide social, education, and recreation assistance
  • Assist with clientcentered care and support for activities of daily living
  • Assist with planning and organizing activities with other team members and volunteers based on clients' cognitive and physical capabilities
  • Assist with program preparation including purchase of program supplies, producing of program flyers, activity calendar, education material, etc.
  • Assist with maintaining a safe environment for program operation including activity area cleanliness, equipment maintenance and inventory, etc.
  • Provide administrative and clerical support for daily operation such as client's scheduling, transportation arrangement, billing, data entry and filling, inquires, clerical support, ordering supplies etc.
  • Perform food preparation and planning
  • Provide onsite and virtual social and exercise program to the participants.
  • Keep all records organized and ensure a proper filing system is maintained
  • Other duties assigned as required.

Job Requirements:


  • Postsecondary education in social and health services at least at a Community College Level with work experience and knowledge in elderly social service, or equivalent.
  • Personal Support Worker Certificate preferred
  • At least 1 year of working experience in community setting
  • Sensitivity to recognize the aging and physical needs of elderly clients
  • Good organizational and time management skills
  • Possess a caring attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
  • High degree of judgment and capacity to maintain confidentiality
  • Available to work on evenings and Saturdays
  • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and CIMS
  • Possess valid Ontario driver's license and a reliable vehicle for work
  • Proficiency in English and a second language that reflects the community served, e.g. Cantonese, Mandarin
  • Work on weekends and evenings as required
  • Current certification in First Aid & CPR and Food Handling
  • A valid vulnerable sector police record check completed within one year

COVID-19 Precautions:


  • Carefirst has mandated a COVID19 vaccination policy in place unless with exemption on a medical or other protected ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code._
  • Carefirst is an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange a reasonable and appropriate accommodation._

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Application question(s):

  • Do you have a PSW certificate?

Language:


  • Cantonese (preferred)
  • Mandarin (preferred)
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