City of Hamilton Day Program Aide (Casual/On-Call) Part Time in Hamilton, ON

Overview

City of Hamilton

Branch Hamilton ON CA

Position:
Day Program Aide (Casual/On-Call)
Location:
Hamilton, ON

HOURS Of WORK:. Successful completion of a Health Care Aide Certificate Program or Personal Support Worker Certificate Program….

JOB ID #: 10314

Day Program Aide (Casual/On-Call)
Community & EmergencyServices
Macassa Lodge
701 Upper Sherman Ave, Hamilton

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: Various
*Note: Periodic Post for all temporary, part-time, casual, on-call positions – Applications will be considered from February 16, 2015 – August 16, 2015.

UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Lodges

HOURS Of WORK: 0-24 hours/week

GRADE: F
SALARY/HOUR: $24.424 – $26.548 per hour
*Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Temporary, Part-time, Casual, On-Call

Job Description ID #: 5537

*Note: As a condition of employment, the successful applicant(s) will be required to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check, at their own expense, prior to beginning work in this position.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Supervisor of Resident Services. Provides direct care and assistance to clients. Assist in the implementation of pre-planned social and recreational programs for individuals in the Day Program setting. Participates as a team member within a multidisciplinary team.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Successful completion of a Health Care Aide Certificate Program or Personal Support Worker Certificate Program. Eligible for PSW Registry.

Previous experience in an Adult Day Program or community/home based support service.

Demonstrated ability to provide personal care such as toileting, personal care and feeding.

Must be able to lift, reposition and transfer clients in a safe manner as necessary, and transport clients in emergency evacuations.

Demonstrated effective communication skills and have ability to relate to peers and seniors. Demonstrated effective communication skills with persons with Dementia, Caregivers, families, peers in a supportive and professional manner

Demonstrated compassion, respect and patience in working with cognitively impaired clients.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office XP (Microsoft Outlook and Word).