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Program Assistant- Perley Adult Day Program

4 months ago

Ottawa, Canada Carefor Health & Community Services Full time

**The Opportunity - Program Assistant - Perley Adult Day Program**

The Program Assistant works under the direct direction of the Supervisor and/or Team Leader, as well as in accordance with Carefor and Program policies, procedures and practices. The Program Assistant provides support for the program clients and their families and ensures clients well-being and safety.

**You will make an impact in the following ways**:
Assists with the implementation of the socio-recreational adult day programs. This includes but is not limited to:

- Set up and tear down of activities. Assist clients with and participate in social/group activities such as art, cards, billiards, board games, trivia games, etc.
- Participate in group discussions and individual conversations with clients regarding current events, life experiences, and any other topic of specific interest to the client
- Assists clients with daily exercise program and other physically active games
- Assists with the organization of special planned events

Assists clients with personal care and mobility

Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures

Participates in health and safety training including WHMIS and applies this knowledge in the workplace

**We are looking for individuals who**:

- Ability to demonstrate an understanding and caring attitude towards individuals from diverse backgrounds and with special needs
- Good Assessment skills
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to work independently
- Bilingualism French/English as asset

**You will need to have**:

- Certificate, Diploma or Degree in one of the following: Personal Support Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Gerontology, Recreation, or Social Services Worker
- Experience working with seniors who have Alzheimer’s or Dementia required
- Current Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR level C Certificate
- Completion of the Food Handler course

**What can we offer you**:

- Competitive base salary
- Health and dental benefits
- Defined benefit pension program: _**HOOPP Pension Plan**_
- Flexible schedule and work arrangements
- Work life balance
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development opportunities
- A collaborative team culture that supports making a difference in the lives of our clients

**About us**:
Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit with over 1,600 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. Formerly the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been providing service in Ottawa for over 123 years. Carefor’s strength is our frontline staff and their commitment to providing high-quality and compassionate support to clients in need.

**Carefor is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Please let us know if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity.**

**#INHP**

**Job Types**: Permanent, Casual

**Salary**: From $19.67 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: One location