Program Assistant, Day Program (Temporary Part Time for 1 Year)
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Job Summary
Core Function:
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.
Qualifications:
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
Physical Demands:
Some lifting and transferring required
- This is a temporary part time position for 1 year with possibility of extension
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Salary Range:
$21.86 - $25.72INTERNAL APPLICANTS: PLEASE APPLY THROUGH THE JOBS HUB
Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development. We offer:
Competitive total compensation package
Multi-employer pension plan
Professional development opportunities
Ongoing learning and development
Employee education assistance program
Award winning corporate culture
Safe inclusive and supportive work environment
Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity please advise if you require any accommodation.
Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.
Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants resume.
This job is posted to fill an existing vacancy.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Yee Hong provides culturally-appropriate long-term care and services to enable seniors in the Greater Toronto Area to live their lives to the fullest.
