Adult Day Program Personal Support WorkerWelcometoSSM • Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma District, CA

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Adult Day Program Personal Support Worker

WelcometoSSM • Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma District, CA

2 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

Adult Day Program Personal Support Worker

Company : Alzheimer Society Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District

Category : Government & Community

Job Type : Permanent Full Time

Salary : $46,196

Posting Closes : January 17, 2026

Description

Working as an integral member of the Alzheimer Society team, the Adult Day Program Personal Support Worker will work full time supporting a variety of needs for clients attending the Adult Day Program. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated, with a passion for persons living with dementia.
The Adult Day Program Personal Support Worker will provide care in a safe and competent manner within their scope of practice.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Recreation Therapy or graduate of an approved Personal Support Worker program. Other health disciplines may be considered given an appropriate combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD).

Demonstrated knowledge of best practice in dementia, delirium and their effect on persons, care partners and extended family.

Experience working with persons living with dementia and their care partners.

Experience designing recreational programs to support individual needs, as well as facilitating group activities.

Knowledge of community health care agencies.

Current standard First Aid / CPR certification.

Ability to work in conjunction with volunteers, staff, and community partners.

Competency with Microsoft Office applications.

Valid driver’s license and clean drivers abstract.

Responsibilities

Monitor participants throughout the day, provide support with activities of daily living, assist with toileting needs when required and support mobility needs.

Plan and organize a variety of activities for persons living with dementia.

Monitor and provide proactive follow‑up for clients and care partners to ensure ongoing collaboration.

Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations.

Provide support to co‑workers, students and volunteers.

Evaluate the effectiveness of programming for clients.

Provide education and support to Persons Living with Dementia and their care partners.

Demonstrated knowledge of best practice in dementia, delirium, mental health disorders and their effect on persons living with dementia, families, care partners and the system of care.

Ensure that privacy and confidentiality are maintained in compliance with legislation, professional standards / regulations and internal policies.

Excellent communication (verbal and written).

Ability to take initiative and be resourceful.

Excellent problem‑solving abilities.

Adhere to program standards and Alzheimer Society policies and procedures.

Assume responsibility for personal upgrading in knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease, and ongoing professional development.

Participate in fundraising and other team development activities.

Assume other functions as may be assigned by the Executive Director / Adult Day Program Coordinator.

Bilingualism (English / French) is an asset.

Note that an offer of employment is conditional upon a satisfactory vulnerable sector check and a two‑stage Tuberculosis skin test.

Application

Please send a letter of application and resume to :

Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma District

Attention : Rachel MacLean, Adult Day Program Coordinator

61 Great Northern Road,

Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4Y8

mailto : rachelmaclean@alzheimeralgoma.org

Additional information : The position is permanent full‑time and advertised until 17 January 2026.

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