POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Support Worker-Day Services, Community Support, is part of a multi-disciplinary team that addresses issues related to seniors and adults with physical disabilities. Working closely with the Program Coordinator, this position is responsible for working with team members to assist in the coordinating and implementing service delivery related to the Adult Day Program. This program provides supervised social activities in a group setting for clients experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and/or other related dementias.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Personal Support Worker, Developmental Services Worker or Recreation/Leisure studies certification with a focus on Gerontology, Dementia Studies, or equivalent in education and training
• Minimum two years’ experience in social and health services with emphasis on working with cognitively impaired adults within an adult day program setting
• Experience working with cognitively impaired, multicultural seniors in a congregate setting
• Experience in supporting program development and delivery
• Experience working with diverse communities and populations
• Food Handling Certification required
• Knowledge of local communities served
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the continuum of care services including community social and health services and long term care
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required

Language Competencies

• Ability to communicate fluently in English, spoken and written
• Bilingualism (English and French) considered an asset
• Ability to communicate fluently in other languages considered an asset

Computer Competencies

• Microsoft Office Suite – Intermediate
• CIMS - Intermediate

The WOCRC values the diversity of its employees and the knowledge, skills and contributions that each brings to the organization. Our work is meaningful, fulfilling, and can be demanding, so we are committed to offering our staff compensation that is fair and competitive for our industry along with a comprehensive suite of benefits to support staff health, wellness, and financial security. Subject to status of position, we offer, generous paid time off policies, including 4-weeks annual vacation, 3-weeks annual sick leave, salary top-up plans, a superb Employee Assistance Program, Health, Dental and Disability Insurance, a world-class Pension Plan (HOOPP), discounted gym memberships and a flexible, supportive work environment, we believe in providing what staff need to thrive, grow, and feel connected and included in our mission.
WOCRC has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best accommodate you.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business and job requirements. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment based on individual qualifications, without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status (including single status), gender identity, gender expression, record of offences (in employment only), sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in Ontario.
This is a unionized position. Terms and conditions of employment, including compensation and benefits, are governed by CUPE Local 5530’s Collective Agreement.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 28 per week
Work Location: In perso

• Assist with developing, coordinating and implementing all aspects of service delivery related to the Adult Day Program
• Assist in the provision of activities, socialization, exercises, mental aerobics and meals for program participants
• Provide support to clients in various program activities
• Provide support for ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living) such as toileting, eating, walking, dressing for outdoors
• Attend and participate in client de-briefings to maintain current status of clients by observing and reporting on functional changes in client
• Act as a staff resource person to day program volunteers and students
• Observe, evaluate and reports changes in client’s physical, social and cognitive well-being
• Participate in training and educational opportunities related to the day program
• Promote appropriate safety and security measures for clients and volunteers through adherence of day service policies and procedures
• Participate as a Community Support team member at internal and external meetings
• Maintain and implement procedures for effective service delivery
• Adopt and promote a participatory style of planning and problem solving