Adult Day Centre, Program Assistant- Canada Summer Jobs

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Dixon Hall Full time

**Employment Type**: Full-time
**Department**: Seniors, Children & Youth Services
**Union**: Included (CUPE Local 2497)
**Salary**:$17.20/hr
**File #**: 25-SCY-04
**Posting Date**:January 22, 2025
**Posting Close**: May 02, 2025
**Location**:188, Carlton Street. Toronto, ON M5A 2K8

**_This position is dependent upon approved funding from Canada Summer Jobs._**

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the Manager, Programs and Services, the Adult Day Centre, Program Assistant
- Canada Summer Jobs is responsible for assisting with seniors who are physically frail and/or have Alzheimer Disease or related dementia and adults with disabilities at Dixon Hall.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Assist with the delivery of programs to participants.
- Assist in planning, Implementing, monitoring and evaluating Day Program activities and meals.
- Assist and escort clients on agency transportation vehicles.
- Assist clients with activities of daily living such as toileting, transferring or eating functioning.
- Maintaining accurate client documentation and records.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment, reporting any improvements needed or issues that arise.
- Work collaboratively with the supervisor, Dixon Hall staff, volunteers and partners.
- Operate in an effective, efficient and client focused manner to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
- Actively participate in department and agency meetings and events.
- Work under the guidance of the agency and program policies and procedures, including the Mission, Vision and Values of Dixon Hall.
- Meet regularly with supervisor to discuss individual, team and program effectiveness.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Canada Summer Jobs Requirements**
- Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.
- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
- Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

**Qualifications**
- Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, post-secondary education in Social Work, Gerontology, or another related program.
- Relevant work experience (placement opportunities included) in similar non-profit environments is an asset.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of working with seniors who are physically frail and/or have Alzheimer Disease or related dementia, and adults with disabilities.
- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
- Dependable, punctual and flexible.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher) and database management.
- Able to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently.
- A second language is an asset.
- Must be qualified to work in Canada legally for the employer.
- Able to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening check with a ‘Clear’ or satisfactory result that meets the operational requirements of the Agency.
- Must have up-to-date vaccinations against COVID-19 with a vaccine that has been approved for use in Canada.

**_
This position is dependent upon approved funding from Canada Summer Jobs._**

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