Adult Day Program Assistant

Requisition ID: 373027 

City: Winnipeg

Site: Simkin Centre

Work Location:

Department / Unit: Resident Experience 

Job Stream: Clinical Support 

Union: Exempt

FTE: 1 

Hiring Status: Permanent

Shift: Days 

Rotation: Monday to Friday 8:15 - 16:30 

Welcome to our home! Above all else, that’s what The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is—a home. It’s a sparkling, 200-bed facility in south Winnipeg where people who can no longer live independently come to live their remaining years in dignity and with professional care, in a robust and friendly social environment steeped in Yiddishkeit.

The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is a not-for-profit, government-funded facility that honours Jewish values and traditions while welcoming seniors of all backgrounds.

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you are treated with respect and are part of a robust employee culture?  We offer many employee benefits including an EAP program, HEPP Pension, HEB Health & Dental benefits, generous compensation, on site cafe with subsidized pricing and many staff recognition events. 

Salary - $20.798 - $24.836 (depending on experience)

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Adult Day Program Coordinator and Manager of Resident Experience this position assists in the delivery of Adult Day Program services through programming, social support and minor support care for ADL’s.

EDUCATION

• Completion of Grade 12 education or equivalent
• A Certificate in Therapeutic Recreation and/or a Health Care Aide Certificate would be an asset
• A valid Food Handler Certificate (level 1) must be attained once selected

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of experience working with older adults
• Past work experience in a healthcare setting would be an asset

SKILLS

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with participants who may have mental and physical impairments. Understanding of cognitive impairment
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of infection control practices
• Practices confidentiality and adheres to current privacy acts relevant to PHIA and FIPPA
• Computer skills

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPOSIBILITIES

• Serve and supervise meals and refreshments for day program participants.
• Set up and take down for group programming.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and facilitating recreation programming.
• Focus on choice programming for participants.
• Encourage social communication and participation amongst participants.
• Awareness of participant’s care needs including allergies, special diets, etc.
• Documentation such as attendance, charting, and assistance with reports
• Assist in promotion of Adult Day Program via Social Media, etc.
• Support for ADL’s as required, such as toileting assistance.
• Direction and supervision of volunteers as required
• Communicate any significant changes or challenges experienced by participants to the Adult Day Program Coordinator. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to hr@simkincentre.ca or apply online

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, and an Adult Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please submit resume on the WRHA career site or email to hr@simkincentre.ca