Employment Status: Temporary, Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Program Name: Adult Day Program
Number of Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Work Schedule: Days
Anticipated End Date: September 2024
On-Call: No
- Ensures the safety and security of participants and maintains a clean, tidy program environment.
- Receives referrals in order to initiate Intake process.
- Builds trusting relationships with clients and caregivers.
- Develops and maintains individual program plans for clients.
- Guides and directs front line staff in implementing the planned social and recreational activities as appropriate.
- In collaboration with the Adult Day Program team, ensures expected outcomes of care are reflected in client care planning through interdisciplinary and client/family collaboration.
- Organizes and directs staff to provide programs that meet the physical, social, emotional, spiritual and intellectual needs of the clients and their overall well-being.
- Acts as a role model for staff by training, orientating and mentoring along with supporting volunteers demonstrating knowledge and expertise as well as ongoing evidence of professional development.
- Completes required documentation as per program policy set out by the Care & Service manager.
- Provides assistance with Adult Day Learning (ADL) activity including transfers and incontinence care when required.
- Other duties as assigned by the Manager, Home and Community Care.
- Collaborates with Manager- Home and Community Care, Home Support & Adult Day Program.
- Communicates with community partners as it pertains to client care.
- Degree or Diploma in Recreation Therapy.
- Additional Diploma in Gerontology and or experience working with older adults, persons with Alzheimer Disease or Dementia an asset.
- Current First Aid/CPR Certification and Food Handler's required.
- Certification in Gentle Persuasive Approach and Montessori Methods an asset.
- Strong computer skills including use of MS Word, Excel and Procura software.
- Strong assessment and interview skills, knowledge of Inter RAI Assessment Tools.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in planning and implementing a therapeutic program for persons with cognitive and physical challenges.
- Experience in managing staff and volunteers preferred
- Ability to problem solve, multi task and prioritize.
- Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
- Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manage time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team and collaborates across disciplines.
- Must have personal vehicle and possess both a current driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance
- Willingness to travel regularly during the day to support sites and attend meetings.
- Current criminal background check will be requested, including a vulnerable sector screen.
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)