Program Assistant/ Kitchen Assistant, Adult Day

3 days ago


Vaughan, Canada Circle of Care, Sinai Health Full time

Job Description

Located in Southern York Region, The Adult Day Program is funded by Home and Community Care. This program helps to divert and delay admission to long-term care by providing therapeutic, social, and recreational programming to seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, those aging with developmental disabilities and frail elderly seniors without cognitive decline. Services are delivered by a diverse team of health care providers.
**We are looking for**: a full-time, permanent Program Assistant/ Kitchen Assistant
**Salary**: Commensurate with experience
**Hours of Work**: 34 hours per week. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 8:30 am to 4:30pm, Wednesday 11am to 7pm and Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm. Role is based at the Joseph & Wolf Lebovic Jewish Community Campus 9600 Bathurst Street, Maple.
**Reports to**: Supervisor, Adult Day Program

**Responsibilities**:

- Work with food provider to place food order and plan weekly/monthly menu
- Plate and serve meals, supervise client dining.
- Oversee volunteers and other staff assisting in the kitchen
- Daily baking with a group of clients
- Knowledge of COR rules
- Ensure kitchen remains Kosher
- Provide Supervisor with a weekly list of supplies needed
- Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
- When required, assist clients with activities of daily living, eating, toileting and bathing.
- Attend staff meetings, case reviews and training.
- Other duties as required

**Qualifications**:

- A valid CPR, First Aid Certificate
- PSW Certificate, Certified Health Care Aide or Activation Diploma
- Food Handler Training Certificate is preferred or training will be provided.
- 1-2 years experience working in an industrial kitchen
- Working knowledge and understanding of COR requirements
- Previous experience in a community setting or Adult Day Program or Long Term Care is preferred
- Experience working with frail and impaired elderly and their families
- Experience working with individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
- Experience in assisting in recreational programming for seniors i.e baking/cooking
- Experience working with clients in a Jewish environment is an asset
- Must be able to work as part of multi-disciplinary team
- Clear communication skills
- Team player

Additional information

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