Program Assistant

4 days ago

Toronto, Canada Baycrest Full time

The Adult Day Program for Seniors has an opportunity for a

**PROGRAM ASSISTANT, PRO-RATED**

**SEIU Service Hourly Pay Rate: $23.3172 - $23.9157**

**Community Day Centre for Seniors **is focused on offering older adults a wide range of social, cognitive, physical and spiritual activities. This program is designed for community dwelling seniors with physical frailty as well as mild to severe cognitive impairments

**Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Provides safe and effective direct care and support for programs to meet the needs of program members as identified in the interdisciplinary care plan
- Supports the independence, dignity, social, emotional and cultural well-being of program members
- Promotes an environment that is conducive to dementia care, mental health care and physical frailty in a community setting
- Supports the delivery of in-person and virtual programs related to health and wellness of Program Members
- Plans and conducts assigned programs as well as initiates new programs and planning of special events under the guidance of the Therapeutic Recreationist
- Support transportation of members to and from the program (i.e. buses)
- Initiates and maintains a relationship with the client, their family and other care providers
- Some evenings and weekends may be required.

**Qualifications include but are not limited to**:

- Current P.S.W. certificate from a recognized community college or educational institute or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in program activation/ recreation preferred
- Activation Diploma preferred
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
- Certificate in Dementia Care
- Ability to work independently and as a part of the interdisciplinary team, and effectively manage challenging situations including responsive behaviours
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem solving skills
- Experience in geriatric nursing, with emphasis on working with high risk seniors living in the community preferred
- Experience delivering services and care to seniors with cognitive impairment, mental health issues and complex medical issues
- Experience working in a Day Centre or community service setting preferred
- Knowledge of Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian languages an asset

**Total Compensation**

This is an unionized position with SEIU.
- Hourly Range: $23.3172 - $23.9157
- Vacation: Entitled to Pro-Rated Benefits
- Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan(“HOOPP”)
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences
- are changing the future of brain health and aging.Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Required Skills**:
Required Experience

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