Program Support Worker - Casual

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.
POSITION DETAILS:

Casual Position
STarting wage of $26.09/hr plus 4% vacation pay
Availability to work Monday to Friday during the day and evenings as needed.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Direct Service

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

Coordination of Policy and Service

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


Administrative and Evaluation

Prepare and maintain client and information files
Prepare and maintain all necessary documentation and statistics related to responsibilities and duties on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
Participate and contribute to the Centre’s evaluation
Perform other related duties as assigned

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.