Full Time Adult Day Worker

About the role

The Community Support Services department has an opening for a Full Time Adult Day Worker at the Fort Frances, Emo, and Rainy River location. The position is full‑time and will commence as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

Basic Responsibilities: This position will assist with retention and guarantee service delivery for the Adult Day program.

• Attend and plan Adult Day programming for the Rainy River district
• Develop schedule of activities and events for Adult Day programs across the Rainy River district
• Order crafts, food, and other supplies necessary for Adult Day programs across the Rainy River district in conjunction with CSS Coordinators
• Liaise with district organizations and resource persons to arrange entertainment programming for Adult Day
• Maintain and compile attendance records and statistical information as per reporting procedure for submission to CSS Manager
• Assist CSS Coordinators & Manager in preparing Quarterly Reports for the Adult Day Program
• Assist in and/or plan the transportation of clients to and from activities relating to Adult Day Program across the Rainy River district
• Organize Adult Day staff meetings
• Liaise with CSS Coordinators to schedule staff for Adult Day Programming across the Rainy River district
• Collect weekly revenues from each site and prepare deposit in conjunction with CSS Coordinators
• Complete and submit petty cash purchases in conjunction with CSS Coordinators
• Maintain rental site and Adult Day program equipment as per usage contract
• Perform inventory control of Adult Day program equipment and supplies
• Regular travel across the district as needed
• Assist with Assisted Living, Home Support, or any other areas within CSS as assigned by CSS Coordinators or Manager
• Perform any other duties as assigned by CSS Coordinators or Manager

Qualifications

• Personal Support Worker diploma required
• Certificate or diploma in a health care related field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a health care setting an asset
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications including EMR an asset
• Valid CPR certification
• Valid Drivers License, Class G, and a safe driving record
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Understands and maintains confidentiality
• Experience working with elderly populations in a community setting
• Ability to assess and respond to client needs and set priorities
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Genuine interest and understanding for the care and need of the elderly
• Knowledge of the resources for seniors available in the community
• Dependable with an excellent attendance record
• Physically capable of performing the essential duties of the job

Pay

Salary Scale $26.02/hr; wage as per CUPE 65‑10 Pay Schedule.