Adult Day Program Assistant

**Adult Day Program Assistant**:
At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

You make a positive difference in people’s lives because you provide high quality customer centered services. You operate within a highly ethical environment and will be accountable for going the extra mile, listening to your customers, creatively meeting needs and always being respectful to those you serve. As a result, you will be part of a qualified and strategic team recognized widely for caring, excellence, integrity, inclusiveness and flexibility.

**Posting ID**: 3471
**Department**: Social & Community Services
**Division**: Services For Seniors
**Pay Range**: $30.22 - $40.29

**Job Type**: Relief/ Casual
**Work Location**: Allendale Long Term Care Facility - 185 Ontario Street, Milton

**Employee Group**: OCT
**Posting Date**:September 10, 2024
**Application Deadline**: September 24, 2024

**Job Summary**:
The incumbent will participate as a member of the Adult Day Program Team, responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of social and recreational therapeutic programs for clients of the Adult Day Program.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Plan, organize, implement and evaluate one-to-one, small group and large group social, cultural, educational and therapeutic recreational activities
- Assist clients in improving or maintaining clients' physical, emotional and social capabilities and promote their maximum level of independence.
- Function as part of an effective team, supporting team members in all programs and duties
- Keep knowledge base current including best practices and current trends and transfers new knowledge into practice.
- Provide excellent customer service in a team environment, communicating effectively with clients, families and staff.
- Provide assistance with clients’ personal care needs.
- Maintain client confidentiality at all times.
- Participate in Quality Improvement Initiatives.
- Ensure safety and security for clients.
- Assist with the dietary and housekeeping.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Skills & Qualifications**:
**Essential**
- Degree or diploma in Gerontology with an emphasis in Recreation.
- Two (2) years’ experience in planning and implementing recreation programs for seniors.
- Must have experience and possess a keen interest in working with the elderly, those with dementia and adults with disabilities.

**Preferred**
- Assessment skills and intervention strategies to facilitate success in activities.
- Computer skills (Point Click Care, Word, and Outlook).
- Safe Food Handling, GPA, Montessori Training and First Aid certification.

**Working/ Employment Conditions**:
**Working Condition**
- The position has physical demands which include lifting, pushing and pulling.
- Flexibility in work schedule for occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

**Employment Condition**
- Current, original and acceptable Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Screen (obtained within the past six (6) months).
- Current two-step tuberculosis test (obtained within the past six (6) months) by your first day of employment.
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.

Halton Region serves more than 624,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.