Adult Day Support Worker

**Job Description**:
**Adult Day Support Worker**

**Health Services - Senior Services Development**

**Status**:1 Regular Part Time Position

**Compensation**:$27.37-$29.17/hour (plus 14% in lieu of benefits)

**Location and Work Mode**: Onsite - Vera Davis Centre - 80 Allan Dr, Bolton ON L7E1P7
- **Hours of work**: no guaranteed hours of work - various shifts Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm and 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on alternate Saturdays

**Who we are**:
Care. Compassion. Love. Respect - The Long-Term Care and Senior Services Divisions require staff to provide person-centered care to our residents and families following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those attending our programs. Staff are to have the emotional intelligence to deliver person-centered care in an authentic way that is meaningful to the clients and their families.

**W**hat you will do in this role**:
Reporting to the Adult Day and Community Services Supervisor (or designate) the Adult Day Support Worker will be responsible for the provision of personal care to clients attending the Adult Day Programs. As part of the interdisciplinary team, with the overall goal of delivering quality, client centred services, you will promote clients' dignity and self esteem by encouraging independence within a secure and stimulating environment.
- Provides a variety of services to meet individual needs including activities of daily living
- Provides assistance with medications
- Serves and assists with meals and monitors safe consumption
- Monitors basic health of participants and reports unusual concerns to Supervisor
- Provides guidance and advice to volunteers and placement students and assists in orientation of new staff
- Promotes an atmosphere of comfort and security for clients
- Contributes to the development of a personalized plan for the care needs of each client
- Maintains documentation and performs job responsibilities in accordance with policies, procedures and legislated standards

**What the role requires**
- Personal Support Worker Certificate, graduation from a program whose curriculum has been approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities is required
- Previous experience of at least one (1) year in a community setting or an Adult Day Service or Long Term Care setting is preferred
- Must have and maintain a valid CPR/First Aid Certification
- The Food Handler Training is required
- Pharmacology Certification is required
- Computer skills are required as well as other technological tools to perform routine duties

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Effective oral and written communication skills, and a good understanding of customer service concepts
- Must be able to communicate appropriately with the clients, staff, visitors, volunteers and medical professionals
- Must be able to work well with others in a team setting

**Interview: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology**
- 14% in lieu of benefits
- Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan - if applicable
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources
- ** Vulnerable Sector Police Check**:

- ** TB Skin Testing**

About Us:
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 175,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

Recognized by Canada's Healthy Workplace Month® with the **_Great Employer Award_** presented by Excellence Canada, Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity, practices inclusion, recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information:
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most dive