Adult Day Program Assistant

15 hours ago

Toronto, Canada COPERNICUS LODGE Full time

Copernicus Lodge is a not-for-profit, charitable and ethno-specific organization. Located in the heart of the Roncesvalles community in the heart of west-end Toronto, we provide a continuum of care in a predominantly Polish, Roman Catholic environment to meet the changing needs of our seniors. The Lodge is comprised of an Adult Day Program, 200 independent, affordable self-care apartments with a Supportive Housing program, and a 228 bed Long Term Care home.

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to step into our open **Adult Day Program Assistant **role in our Adult Day Program, who will work enthusiastically in a client and family centered and comprehensive services environment that meets client needs.

**KEY ROLE DUTIES**:

- Providing care to meet the physical, psychological, emotional, cultural, spiritual and social needs of the client within the policies and procedures of Copernicus Lodge

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- A diploma/ certificate/ degree from an accredited college/university in Recreation Therapy or Activation or PSW diploma /certificate required
- Minimum of 1 years’ experience working as Recreation Therapy Assistant or an Adult Day Program Assistant
- Courses in gerontology an asset
- Oral and written knowledge of the English language. Polish language is a definite asset/ or any Slavic language
- Excellent communication skills
- Genuine interest to provide care and services to seniors
- Able to provide good customer service; resident-focused
- Ability to work with individuals with different interests and opinions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of Multidisciplinary Team.
- Able to maintain confidentiality and privacy of information.
- Energetic, motivated and have a good positive attitude.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Specialized training in Restorative, Behavior Management and Complex care is an asset.
- Designation in horticulture or horticulture therapy from a recognized College or University is an asset.
- A genuine interest and compassion for the elderly.
- Computer skills in windows environment required.

Copernicus Lodge is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Copernicus Lodge is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

COVID-19 considerations:
To help combat the Covid-19 pandemic, Copernicus Lodge has instituted programs including active screening, swabbing, and increased PPE practices.
- Vulnerable Sector Check;
- Proof of Covid-19 Full Immunization;
- TB Skin Testing;
- Negative Covid-19 PCR Test within last 7 days prior to orientation.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $19.10 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Language**:

- Polish (required)

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