Adult Day Program Aide- Temporary Part Time [SG ADP1 0.60] AgeCare Sunrise Gardens- Temporary

Aster Joint Venture Limited Partnership; Brooks; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeCare is seeking an Adult Day Program Aide to support residents in a compassionate, home-like setting. You will deliver personal care, health maintenance, recreation activities, and one-on-one interventions under guidance from the nursing team.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of long-term care experience, a PCA/HCA certificate, and strong English communication skills. This role emphasizes dignity, respect, and enriching activities for seniors in our community.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a long term care center or related environment.
• Completion of a recognized Personal Care Aide (PCA/HCA 2002 or greater) Certificate Course or Equivalent Education Certificate.
• Post-secondary education is an asset.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide life enrichment activities addressing residents' social, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Participate in the development of Adult Day Support Programs/Care programs by sharing observations with the team.
• Assist residents to and from the Dining room for meals and aid mobility as needed.
• Provide routine treatments and care procedures under the direction of the Staff Nurse.
• Record resident program outcomes on appropriate forms & flow sheets.
• Perform duties with resident safety as the primary focus.

Skills

English fluency

Education

PCA/HCA certificate

Post-secondary education (asset)

Job description

About Us

At AgeCare, our mission is to empower residents to live their lives to the fullest by prioritizing their health and well-being. We firmly believe that we are working in our residents' homes, and we dedicate ourselves to providing a comfortable and person-centered environment. Working in long-term care is more than just a job; it is a calling for many of us.

Opportunity

The Adult Day Program Aide works in a variety of areas including, but not limited to personal care, health maintenance, recreation planning and implementation, charting and one-on-one resident interventions.

What Is In It For You

• Provides “life enrichment” activities for residents to meet their social, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Participates in the developments of the Adult Day Support Programs/ Care programs by sharing observations, information and knowledge of needs and strengths of the residents with other members of the team.
• Assists residents to and from the Dining room for meals, which may include assisting the resident to walk without or with mechanical aids.
• Provides routine treatments and care procedures to residents, under the direction of the Staff Nurse.
• Records resident program outcomes on appropriate forms & flow sheets.
• Performs all duties in a manner in which resident safety is the focus.

What You Will Need

• One year of experience in a long term care center or related environment is preferred.
• Completion of a recognized Personal Care Aide (PCA/HCA 2002 or greater) Certificate Course or Equivalent Education Certificate.
• Post-secondary education is an asset.
• Must be fluent in English, both orally and in writing.

If you’re motivated by the privilege of serving our seniors with dignity, respect and compassion, come join us! Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind. We want to hear from you if you are a talented, motivated, and embrace our guiding principles of: Trust: Act with integrity and fairness Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support