Adult Day Services Assistant - Sheridan Villa

Region of Peel • Full-time • Mississauga, Ontario, Canada • C$ 33.05 - C$ 34.96 / hour • 1w ago

Job Description

Adult Day Services Assisatnt

Health Services – Seniors Services Development

Status:1 Regular Part Time

Hours of work: 40 hours per pay period- Monday through Saturday between 8:30am-4:30pm. Alternating weekends and holidays

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

Work mode: Onsite - Sheridan Villa, 2460 Truscott Dr, Mississauga ON L5J3Z8

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: Our recruitment process will be completed with 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 Peel’s 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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If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply on-line.

About Us

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 200,000 businesses.

We’re 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 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve 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 Canada's 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, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information

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 zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca

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 applicant’s 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.

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