Program Assistant, Day Program (Temporary Part Time for 1 Year)

Yee Hong Centre For Geriatric Care•Markham, ON

1d•CA$22 - CA$26•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Program Manager/Program Coordinator, plans or participates in the planning of appropriate activities and providing high quality services to clients of the Day Program. This is a temporary part time position for 1 year, with possibility of extension.

Requirements

Diploma in Social Work or Social Services, health sciences, activation, or equivalent
Experience in geriatric rehabilitation is essential
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as a team player
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite
Recent certification in C.P.R.
Recent satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen result
Fluency in English and ability to converse in Chinese
Must be able to work across different Yee Hong sites as needed
Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.

Responsibilities

Under the overall direction of the Senior Coordinator/Program Coordinator, participates in the planning of appropriate activities for clients of the program
Implements and ensures smooth operation of the activities in a safe, hygienic and supportive environment
Provides timely and appropriate crisis intervention or behaviour management and ensures that the clients' physical, social and emotional needs are appropriately met
Provides timely and appropriate support/information and referral/placement/outreach to clients/volunteers (as appropriate) to ensure that the clients/volunteers' social/ recreational/development needs are appropriately met
Works closely with client and caregiver in ensuring appropriate design of care plan/program plan and ongoing monitoring of plan
Ensures appropriate assessment, placement, matching and support for volunteers
Provides effective guidance, training and support to the volunteers in the program
Maintains up to date and accurate files, records and statistics on the program
Maintains accurate record of fees and expenditures
Complies with risk management policy for health and safety and infection control
Keeps up-to-date with developments and best practices in the field
Other duties as assigned