Adult Day Program Assistant

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada City of Ottawa Full time

Requisition ID: 17598
Department: Community & Social Services Dept.
Service: Long Term Care Services
Branch: LTC (Centre D'Accueil) Branch
Employment Type: 1 Full Time Temporary Position (Up to 6 Months)
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $51,615.20 - $60,394.88 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: Champlain Ctr. 275 Perrier Avenue
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Long term Care
Application Close: 27/05/2025

**JOB SUMMARY**
- The Recreation & Leisure Centre is responsible for the planning, coordinated development, management and implementation of recreation, leisure, therapy and volunteer activities, programs, services and initiatives to the residents of a municipal long term care facility.
- You are responsible for implementing and facilitating a variety of recreation and leisure activities for clients, including designing programs tailored to meet the client needs; providing personal care to clients; and consulting with the client, recreation staff, and other service providers to ensure programs meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the clients, with an emphasis on client safety and engagement.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Completion of Grade 12
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a geriatric recreation setting and a demonstrated ability to communicate and motivate clients with varying degrees of dementia.

**KNOWLEDGE**
- Safe transfer techniques
- Knowledge of the needs of seniors and Adult Day Program clients
- Gentle Persuasive Approach techniques;
- Montessori Methods for Dementia;
- Knowledge of and experience with healthcare technology software (GOLDCARE), recording and reporting on client status, RAI-CHA computer generated health care reports.
- Knowledge of corporate computer software and systems including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

**COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Ability to respond to and follow emergency procedures
- Record and report on client status
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Deliver programs for cognitively impaired, physically frail and aged clients in accordance with their individual needs
- Dependability and reliability
- Self-motivated
- Good interpersonal and communications skills
- Initiative, thoroughness
- Working knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation.
- Problem solving
- Work effectively with others
- Physically fit to perform assigned duties
- Ability to successfully complete all required on the job training (e.g.: Health & Safety)

**WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW**
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

  • Recreation Program Assistant

    5 days ago

    Ottawa, Canada Harmer House Outreach Adult Day Program Full time

    Working within a client-centered model, the Recreation Program Assistant is responsible for meeting the needs a group of clients with cognitive impairment, including dementia, by creating and implementing engaging programs - Create programs that are both creative and engaging for all - Recreation Program Assistants are required to record/report on status of...

  • Recreation Program Assistant

    21 hours ago

    Ottawa, Canada Harmer House Outreach Adult Day Program Full time

    Working within a client-centered model, the Recreation Program Assistant is responsible for meeting the needs a group of clients with cognitive impairment, including dementia, by creating and implementing engaging programs - Create programs that are both creative and engaging for all - Recreation Program Assistants are required to record/report on status of...

  • Adult Day Program Assistant

    7 days ago

    Ottawa, Canada JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OTTAWA Full time

    Summary Working under the direction of the ADP Lead, the ADP Assistant is responsible for supporting the ADP lead in the delivery activities, provide assistance to clients, and collaborate with the team to meet the needs of the client and goals of the program. This role is 7 hours per week, $18 per hour in the office on Wednesday. **Responsibilities**: -...

  • Adult Day Program Assistant

    24 hours ago

    Ottawa, Canada City of Ottawa Full time

    Requisition ID: 17284 Department: Community & Social Services Dept. Service: Long Term Care Services Branch: LTC (Centre D'Accueil) Branch Employment Type: 1 Full Time Temporary Position (Up to 1 Year) Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside Salary Information: $51,615.20 - $60,394.88 annually (2024 rates of pay) Location:...

  • Cook – Carling Adult Day Program

    6 days ago

    Ottawa, Canada Carefor Health & Community Services Full time

    The Opportunity: Full-Time Permanent Cook – Carling Adult Day Program Posting Date : December 2025 The cook is responsible to prepare, package and/or serve nutritious and appetizing meals and/or snacks for clients attending the Adult Day Program. Must comply with all food handling and safety regulations. Assumes responsibility for the daily operation of...

  • Cook – Carling Adult Day Program

    4 days ago

    Ottawa, Canada Carefor Health & Community Services Full time

    The Opportunity: Full-Time Permanent Cook – Carling Adult Day Program Posting Date: December 2025 The cook is responsible to prepare, package and/or serve nutritious and appetizing meals and/or snacks for clients attending the Adult Day Program. Must comply with all food handling and safety regulations. Assumes responsibility for the daily operation of...

  • Perley Day Program Assistant

    1 week ago

    Ottawa, Canada Carefor Health & Community Services Full time

    The Program Assistant works under the direct direction of the Supervisor and/or Team Leader, as well as in accordance with Carefor and Program policies, procedures and practices. The Program Assistant provides support for the program clients and their families and ensures clients well-being and safety. **You will make an impact in the following...

  • Perley Day Program Assistant- Casual

    1 week ago

    Ottawa, Canada Carefor Health & Community Services Full time

    The Program Assistant works under the direct direction of the Supervisor and/or Team Leader, as well as in accordance with Carefor and Program policies, procedures and practices. The Program Assistant provides support for the program clients and their families and ensures clients well-being and safety. **You will make an impact in the following...

  • Carling Day Program Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Carefor Health & Community Services Full time

    **About Us**: Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with...

  • Day Program Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada L'Arche Ottawa Full time

    L'Arche Ottawa is looking for a full-time, bilingual, female Day Program Assistant. This role involves working as a Day Program Assistant in our community center. The person in this position works collaboratively with the program team to ensure and foster the well-being, growth and development of the core members (people with intellectual disabilities) of...