Adult Day Service Assistant - Malton Village

1 Adult Day Services Assistant

Health Services Seniors Services Development

Status:1 Regular Part Time No Guarantee of Hours

Hours of work:Monday through Friday between 7:30am-6pm Saturday 8am-4pm.

Hourly Rate: $33.05-34.96 (plus 14% in lieu of benefits)

Work mode: Onsite - Malton Village 7075 Rexwood Rd Mississauga ON L4T4M1

Who we are: The Long-Term Care Seniors Services Divisions require staff to provide person-centered care to our residents clients and caregivers following the Butterfly Model of Care. This will ensure high levels of emotional wellbeing and a better quality of life for those living in our homes and participating in our Adult Day Services. We are looking for staff that bring passion and care to the work that they do.

What you will do in this role: Reporting to Supervisor Adult Day and Community Services(or designate) you will provide therapeutic and recreational services and support the independence of clients in attendance at the Adult Day Service

• Assist with providing activities which are varied to meet the needs of the participants from the community
• Assist the participants to integrate into the group activities and programs which may include hobbies social events spiritual care programs and therapeutic regimes
• Assess participants abilities and interests and recommend specific programs
• Serve all meals and snacks to clients according to proper dietary requirements
• Provide assistance for all activities of daily living
• Maintain appropriate records in accordance with the policies and procedures and legislated standards of the Centre
• Day Program Assistant responsibilities as per job description

What the role requires:

• Post secondary diploma in Social Services or Gerontology OR two (2) year Activation/Recreation Therapy Diploma from an accredited community college is required
• Previous experience of at least one year in Adult Day Service or a long term care setting is preferred
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to communicate appropriately with clients staff volunteers and visitors
• Computer skills are required
• Must have a valid CPR/First Aid certification
• May be required to hold a Class F license
• Must have Food Handlers Certification
• Must be physically able to perform all delegated duties
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity equity and inclusion through continuous development modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing bias

Be bold. Think big. Join us.

Interview: Ourrecruitmentprocesswillbecompletedwith video conference technology.

Perks @ Peel and why you will love working for us:

• 14% in lieu of benefits
• Automatic enrolment into OMERS pension plan
• Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
• Access to tuition reimbursement and learning and development resources

Please note: Successful candidates hired to work within any of The Region of Peels Adult Day Services are required to provide the following information prior to hire:

• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• TB Skin Testing

It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to pay for any associated costs of the above noted checks

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Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200000 businesses.

Were working to create a community that is safe inclusive and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6700 strong and since 1974 weve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services health programs long-term care and services for seniors child care support garbage collection and recycling waste water and water treatment road maintenance financial assistance and housing support.

Recognized by Canadas Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity practices inclusion recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together its impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You wont find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact

Please be advised Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicants responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings interview dates) it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.