Temporary Full Time Program Assistant

At The Salvation Army Mountberry Adult Day Service, the Program Assistant is accountable to the Business Services Manager to provide excellent personal care to clients. Primary functions include providing care according to the established client care plan including all components of activities of daily living and supporting participation in recreational and therapeutic activities.

The Program Assistant is required to perform their duties in a manner consistent with the Salvation Army’s core values, ensure client safety, and demonstrate customer service excellence while responsible for planning, implementation and evaluation of programs and services provided to the clients.

• PSW Certification or Social Services Diploma or equivalent.


• Current Gentle Persuasive Approach training.


• Current First Aid & CPR Certification.


• Current Safe Food Handling Certification.


• Montessori for Dementia Care certificate would be an asset.


• U-First Training would be an asset.


• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum of one (1) year of prior work experience working with cognitively impaired/frail elderly populations.


• Previous experience conducting craft, music, art, fitness, etc., skills.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office suite of products.


• Demonstrate effective working relationships within a team environment and work collaboratively with all staff and volunteers.


• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English.


• Demonstrate leadership skills and strong oral and written communication skills.


• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.


• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise good judgment,


• Self-motivated and disciplined,


• Communicate in a sensitive and compassionate manner.


• A good listener with a genuine concern for the client/participant. Be able to offer sound advice that can meet the client/participant’s expectations.


• Participate in mandatory orientation training, departmental staff meetings, on-going professional development and training.


• Participate in regular supervision and performance appraisal process.


• Ensure all certifications are maintained as required.


• Represent the organization in a positive, professional and engaging manner.


• Work in compliance with the OH&S Act and Regulations and abide by The Salvation Army’s health and safety policies and procedures,


• Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.


• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License, personal vehicle required and insurance, current copy of driver’s abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.


• Screening through The Salvation Army Abuse Registry.


• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening.


• Develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.