Principal Investigator overseeing Sidekick’s fully virtual Canadian clinical study of a balance - training device. Ensuring ethics, participant safety, REB compliance, and research - assistant supervision.
About the role
- Adult Day Program Assistant supporting older adults through therapeutic activities and daily living assistance. Serving clients at Peel Region’s onsite Adult Day Services.
Responsibilities
- Provide therapeutic and recreational services and support the independence of clients attending the Adult Day Service
- Assist with varied activities meeting participants’ needs
- Help participants integrate into group activities and programs, including hobbies, social events, spiritual care programs and therapeutic regimes
- Assess participants’ abilities and interests and recommend specific programs
- Serve meals and snacks according to proper dietary requirements
- Provide assistance with all activities of daily living
- Maintain appropriate records in accordance with Centre policies, procedures and legislated standards
- Perform Day Program Assistant responsibilities as per the job description
- Report to the Supervisor, Adult Day and Community Services
Requirements
- Post secondary degree/diploma in Activation/Recreation Therapy or Social Services/Gerontology 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
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate appropriately with clients, staff, volunteers and visitors
- Computer skills
- Valid CPR/First Aid certification
- May be required to hold a Class “F” license
- Food Handlers Certification
- Physically able to perform all delegated duties
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check issued within the past six months
- Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Testing current within the past six months
- Various shifts Monday to Sunday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Benefits
- 14% in lieu of benefits
- Enrolment into OMERS pension plan
- Supportive leadership and a culture of respect and inclusion
- Accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request
- Accessible formats and communication supports available
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