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
Date Posted : September 18, 2024
Internal Closing Date : September 27, 2024
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.
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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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