Adult Day Program Assistant Job at Halton Region
Adult Day Program Assistant
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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: 1196
Department: Social & Community Services
Division: Services for Seniors
Job Type: Relief/ Casual
Hours of Work: Relief/ Casual hours per week
Work Location: Friends Landing - 185 Ontario St S, Milton and Silver Creek Place - 235 Guelph St, Unit 5A
Georgetown
Employee Group: OCT
Posting Date: October 6, 2022
Application Deadline: Posted Until Filled
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).
- Food Hander Certificate, 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.
- 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 twelve (12) months) by your first day of employment.
Employment Condition
- In support of the Region’s commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, the Region has a vaccination requirement for all employees. The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and able to provide proof of vaccination. The candidate will be asked to provide the Region with proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Code, a request for accommodation can be requested and written proof satisfactory to the Region will be required.
Important information about your application:
- 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.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
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