Program Worker

5 months ago


Scarborough, Canada Carefirst Seniors and Community Services Association Full time

**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, York, and Mississauga regions.

With a staff of 500 members (including full-time and part-time staff) and the support of a pool of 850 active volunteers, we serve over 15,000 clients a year, including seniors and the physically disabled; 3,000 of whom are "home-bound" and frail.

**TITLE**:Program Worker

**TERM**: Full-time Permanent

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Provide social, education, and recreation assistance
- Assist with client-centered 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 and 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

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Post-secondary education in social and health services at least at a Community College Level with work experience and knowledge in elderly social service, or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of working experience in senior care and community serivces
- Possess Physiotherapy aid, Kinesiology training or related health care credentials is an advantage
- Experience in delivering exercise training to elderly is an asset
- 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, eg. 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

**Benefits**:

- Dental Care
- Extended Health Care
- RRSP match
- Comprehensive Orientation Program
- Training and Education Subsidy

**COVID-19 Precautions**:

- Carefirst has mandated a COVID-19 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

**Language**:

- Cantonese (preferred)
- Mandarin (preferred)
- Punjabi (preferred)
- Hindi (preferred)
- Urdu (preferred)
- Tamil (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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