Adult Day Program Assistant

2 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Canada Pan Am Clinic Full time

**Requisition ID**: 373027
**City**: Winnipeg
**Site**: Simkin Centre
**Work Location**:
**Department / Unit**: Resident Experience
**Job Stream**: Clinical Support
**Union**: Exempt
**FTE**: 1
**Hiring Status**: Permanent
**Shift**: Days
**Rotation**: Monday to Friday 8:15 - 16:30
Welcome to our home Above all else, that's what The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is—a home. It's a sparkling, 200-bed facility in south Winnipeg where people who can no longer live independently come to live their remaining years in dignity and with professional care, in a robust and friendly social environment steeped in Yiddishkeit.
The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is a not-for-profit, government-funded facility that honours Jewish values and traditions while welcoming seniors of all backgrounds.
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you are treated with respect and are part of a robust employee culture? We offer many employee benefits including an EAP program, HEPP Pension, HEB Health & Dental benefits, generous compensation, on site cafe with subsidized pricing and many staff recognition events.
Salary - $20.798 - $24.836 (depending on experience)

Reporting to the Adult Day Program Coordinator and Manager of Resident Experience this position assists in the delivery of Adult Day Program services through programming, social support and minor support care for ADL's.
EDUCATION
Completion of Grade 12 education or equivalent
A Certificate in Therapeutic Recreation and/or a Health Care Aide Certificate would be an asset
A valid Food Handler Certificate (level 1) must be attained once selected
EXPERIENCE
2 years of experience working with older adults
Past work experience in a healthcare setting would be an asset
SKILLS
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work with participants who may have mental and physical impairments. Understanding of cognitive impairment
Able to work independently with mínimal supervision
Knowledge of infection control practices
Practices confidentiality and adheres to current privacy acts relevant to PHIA and FIPPA
Computer skills
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPOSIBILITIES
Serve and supervise meals and refreshments for day program participants.
Set up and take down for group programming.
Assist in planning, organizing, and facilitating recreation programming.
Focus on choice programming for participants.
Encourage social communication and participation amongst participants.
Awareness of participant's care needs including allergies, special diets, etc.
Documentation such as attendance, charting, and assistance with reports
Assist in promotion of Adult Day Program via Social Media, etc.
Support for ADL's as required, such as toileting assistance.
Direction and supervision of volunteers as required
Communicate any significant changes or challenges experienced by participants to the Adult Day Program Coordinator.
Other duties as assigned.



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