Program Assistant, Adult Day Programs

Baycrest Ambulatory Services has an opportunity for a

PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Baycrest Adult Day Programs

The Freeman Family Day Centre)

Position Type : Permanent Part-time

Shift Type : Day- Evening, Some weekends (shifts may be subject to change)

Hourly Pay Rate : $ 26.05 - $26.72

Bi-Weekly Hours : 30 Hours

Hours of Work : 7.5 hrs / shift

Posting Number : 8210-8211

Number of Positions : 2

Union : SEIU Service

The Baycrest Adult day Program is focused on offering older adults a wide range of social, cognitive, physical and spiritual activities.

This program is designed for community dwelling seniors with physical frailty as well as cognitive impairment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Providing safe and effective direct care and support during programs in order to meet the needs of program members as identified in the interdisciplinary care plan

Supporting the independence, dignity, social, emotional and cultural well-being of Program Members

Promoting an environment that is conducive to dementia care, mental health care and physical frailty in a community day program setting

Supporting the delivery of in-person and virtual programs related to health and wellness of Program Members

Planning and conducting assigned programs as well as initiating new programs and planning of special events under the guidance of Therapeutic Recreation

Supporting members being transported to and from the program while on the Baycrest bus

Initiating and maintaining therapeutic relationships with the Program Members, their family, and other care providers

Supporting recreational programming provided to Toronto Senior Housing tenants at off-site locations

Qualifications include but are not limited to :

Current P.S.W. certificate from a recognized community college or educational institute or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience in program activation, recreation, and virtual program required

Activation Diploma preferred

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required

Certificate in Dementia Care preferred

Ability to work independently and as a part of the interdisciplinary team, and effectively managing challenging situations including the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia

Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills

Experience working with at-risk or frail seniors living in the community preferred

Experience delivering services and care to seniors with cognitive impairment, mental health issues and complex medical issues

Experience working in a Day Centre or community service setting preferred

Knowledge of Yiddish, Hebrew, Russian languages an asset

Additional Benefits :

Vacation Entitlement

• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Access to 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program

INTERNAL APPLICANTS : Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position.

All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS : Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences

are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ( AODA’).

If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at recruitment@baycrest.

org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check / vulnerable sector screen.

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