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

Yee Hong Centre For Geriatric Care•Markham, ON

1d•CA$23 - CA$26•Onsite

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 full time position for 1 year, with possibility of extension. Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (“Yee Hong”) is one of the largest not-for-profit, culturally-appropriate seniors care organizations in Canada. At several campuses of care and other service locations across the Greater Toronto Area, Yee Hong offers a full continuum of services including active seniors programs, adult day programs, caregiver support services, transportation, meals on wheels, congregate dining, home care, long-term care, and hospice/palliative care. Yee Hong’s vision is “Seniors living their lives to the fullest – with health, independence and dignity”. In their living setting of choice, seniors and their families are supported to optimize their physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Yee Hong also supports other organizations with innovating seniors care through its advisory services, training and learning centre, and research. Since the start of our operations 1994, Yee Hong has been successfully accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada seven consecutive times for our teams’ commitment to highest quality care and service excellence. As a recipient of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Award in 2020 and renewed in 2021 and 2022, Yee Hong is committed to innovation, diversity, teamwork, integrity, collaboration and accountability. Our people are the reason our residents and clients receive excellent care and enjoy a high quality of life. Yee Hong’s progressive organizational culture and work environment attract, retain and develop the best staff, volunteers and students. Yee Hong is inviting applicants to apply for this exciting opportunity. We commit to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and offer a rewarding career as a member of our stellar team.

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

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