Day Program Activity Worker Assistant - Scarborough, Canada - Senior Persons Living Connected

Senior Persons Living Connected

Verified Company

Scarborough, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Mission Statement:
Understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with innovative supports.

Vision Statement:
Building inclusive communities where all seniors are connected to living their best possible life.

Position::Day Program Activity Worker Assistant (3 positions)

(Canada Summer Jobs)

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Duration: 8 weeks

Reports to:
Living Well Manager

Date Posted: 16 May, 2024

Position Summary:

Provides support to different activities of day programs and assist to seniors with programs and activities that aim to strengthen their strength, mobility and promote brain health.

Responsibilities:

Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates social, educational, physical and wellness activities.
Encourage and facilitate client's participation.
Ensure safety of seniors in program, follow, and respond to emergencies, policies and guidelines.
Help clients with ambulation, socialization, and activation.
Assist with documentation and record keeping

Education:

Postsecondary education in progress in Nursing, Activision, Gerontology, Pharmacy, Social Services etc.

Qualifications:

Basic understanding of social, recreational or therapeutic programs an asset
Experience and interest or training in music, crafts, arts or adapted therapeutic activities
Ability to interact with seniors who are frail, confused or experiencing dementia
Ability to do physical work such as lifting, pushing wheelchairs, and assisting seniors with sitting, standing and bending
Ability to speak another language an asset

Other:

Vulnerable Sector screening required
Proof of full COVID19 vaccination or Medical Exemption certificate required

Requirements:

To be eligible, applicants must be:

between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment

- 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. Please note that International students are not eligible to apply.
- legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with provincial legislation and regulations.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.