Adult Day Program Assistant

Requisition ID : 20287

Department : Community & Social Services Dept.

Service : Long Term Care Services

Branch :  Carleton Lodge Branch

Employment Type : Multiple Casual -

Affiliation : CUPE 503 Inside / Outside

Salary Information : $28.360 - $33.184 per hour (2025 rates of pay)

Location : Carleton Lodge, 55 Lodge Rd R.R. 2

City : Ottawa, ON

Job Category : Community and Social Services

Application Close :  07 / 07 / 2026

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

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request.