Casual Program Support Worker-Adult Day Program

POSITION SUMMARY

The Adult Day Program – Casual Relief is responsible for delivering programs and services that support the needs of people living with dementia and their care partners. Reporting to the Manager, Community Support.

Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre operates under the following guiding beliefs:

• Empowerment
• Equity
• Partnership
• Innovation

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide support for ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living) such as toileting, eating, walking, dressing for outdoors;
• Provide support with planning and implementing of programs for clients;
• Provide support to clients in various program activities such as chair exercises, arts and crafts, sing-alongs;
• Attend and participate in client debriefings 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;
• Participate in the provision of activities, socialization, exercises, mental aerobics and meals for program participants;
• 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;
• Maintain client information files;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Certification as a Personal Support Worker, certification in Dementia Studies or equivalent in education and training;
• Experience working with diverse communities and populations;
• Experience working or volunteering in an Adult Day Program;
• Training in recreation, gerontology or equivalent;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational and communication skills;
• Patience and dependability; sense of humor;
• Respect and compassion for clients and his/her limitations;
• Participate in relevant training opportunities;
• Basic food handling knowledge;
• Level 3 Police Records Check/Vulnerable Sector;
• Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, adequate insurance coverage;
• Respect the client’s rights to privacy and confidentiality.

Language Competencies:

• Ability to communicate fluently in English, spoken and written is required;
• Ability to communicate fluently in French, spoken and written is considered an asset;
• Ability to communicate fluently in other languages considered an asset.

Computer Competencies:

• Microsoft Office Suite of Products – Intermediate.
• CIMS – Intermediate.

SHIFT

• This position is on call. Hours of work can vary and include days, evenings, and weekends.

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.