Jr. Programmer

Junior Programmer

Regular Full-Time, Non-Union

R/25-123

The Job Summary:

The Junior Programmer role will assist with the provision of therapeutic social/recreational activities, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), overnight monitoring and behavior interventions for Adult Day Program and Overnight Stay Participants (which includes frail elderly, dementia, and acquired brain injury population). Assist with assessment of participant needs and areas of intervention in consultation with and under the supervision of the Director of Outreach or designate. Identifies unsafe conditions or practices and takes appropriate action to address them including reporting or removing hazards.

Key Accountabilities & Success Criteria:

• The staff will support and assist, as needed, with any provisions of personal support required by the participants.
• The staff will be responsible to assist the senior programmer with recreation program planning, organization and implementation.
• The staff will be responsible to develop and lead small and large group programs.
• Be available for regular rotation of weekends, statutory holidays and Christmas holidays, as well as on a relief basis for staff vacation and illness.
• The staff will be responsible to document participant progress in individual clinical charts and on daily logs.
• The staff will attend and participate in monthly program planning meetings with Senior Programmer.
• The staff will optimize on-the-job clinical learning opportunities to develop knowledge and skills related the specialized populations being served.
• The staff is expected to support a work environment of accountability which honors the uniqueness of all staff, volunteers, participants and their families
• Contributes to a transparent culture of client and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by SJHC
• Promotes an environment that encourages and supports change using change leadership theory

Qualifications:

• In pursuit or completion of an undergraduate Degree in the field of Health or Social Sciences (or Nursing), with an emphasis in Gerontology, Recreation or Kinesiology.
• Related experience with program development and implementation in a social/recreational setting
• Experience in assisting with the provision of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Skills & Abilities:

• Access to vehicle and clean driving record
• Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills
• Understanding and knowledge of the normal aging process and dementia
• Proficient and enhanced writing and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed in pursuing education/knowledge related to an older adult population
• Committed to a team approach
• Good attendance record

External Applicants: Please submit your cover letter/resume online here: External Opportunities - St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph

St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, and will work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario for Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application process, please contact Human Resources at for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.