Junior Programmer - Community Support Services (Casual)

St. Joseph’s Health System; Guelph; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is recruiting for a Junior Programmer to assist with therapeutic social and recreational activities for Adult Day Program and Overnight Stay Participants, including those with dementia and brain injury.

The role includes assessment of needs under supervision and ensuring safety by reporting hazards. The position requires an undergraduate degree in Health or Social Sciences (or Nursing), relevant experience in program development, and a willingness to learn ADLs.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Health or Social Sciences (or Nursing) with gerontology/recreation emphasis.
• Experience in program development/implementation in social or recreational settings.
• Experience assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) or willingness to learn.
• Valid Criminal Reference/Vulnerable Sectors Check, TB test within 6 months, immunization records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recreation program planning, organization and implementation under supervision.
• Develop and lead small and large group programs.
• Support personal care provisions as needed, including cueing for transfers and toileting.
• Meal preparation and service delivery as required by care plans.
• Document participant progress in charts/logs and collaborate with the Senior Programmer.
• Be available for evenings, weekends, holidays, and relief coverage as needed.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Undergraduate degree in Health/Social Sciences (or Nursing)

Job description

Junior Programmer - Community Support Services (Casual)

Days – Program may operate on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Rate of Pay

$30.4757-$35.8537

Vacancy Status

Existing

Job Summary

The Junior Programmer role will assist with the provision of therapeutic social/recreational activities, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), overnight monitoring and behavior interventions for Adult Day Program and Overnight Stay Participants (which includes frail elderly, dementia, and acquired brain injury population). Assist with assessment of participant needs and areas of intervention in consultation with and under the supervision of the Manager of Community Support Services (CSS) or designate. Identifies unsafe conditions or practices and takes appropriate action to address them including reporting or removing hazards.

Key Accountabilities

• The staff will be responsible to assist the senior programmer with recreation program planning, organization and implementation.
• The staff will be responsible to develop and lead small and large group programs.
• The staff will support and assist, as needed, with any provisions of personal support. "provisions of personal support" may include; cueing for successful transfer and ambulation in the program space, cueing for successful and dignified toileting. Based on program eligibility perineal care is generally not required, however it may be on occasion.
• Meal preparation and service delivery is required, as needed based on individual care plans.
• The staff will be responsible to assist the senior programmer with recreation program planning,
• Be available as needed for rotation of evenings, weekends, statutory holidays and Christmas holidays, as well as on a relief basis for staff vacation and illness.
• The staff will be responsible for documenting participant progress in individual clinical charts and in daily logs.
• The staff will collaborate regularly with the Senior Programmer regarding program planning.
• The staff will optimize on-the-job clinical learning opportunities to develop knowledge, and skills related the specialized populations being served.
• The staff is expected to support a work environment of accountability which honors the uniqueness of all staff, volunteers, participants and their families.
• Contributes to a transparent culture of client and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by SJHC.
• Promotes an environment that encourages and supports change using change leadership theory.

Qualifications & Experience

• In pursuit or completion of an undergraduate Degree with a preference in the field of Health or Social Sciences (or Nursing), with an emphasis in Gerontology, Recreation or Kinesiology.
• Related experience with program development and implementation in a social/recreational setting.
• Experience in assisting with the provision of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) or a willingness to learn
• Valid Criminal Reference/Vulnerable Sectors Check, Two Step TB Test (6 months recent) and Record of Immunization.
• Access to vehicle and clean driving record.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of the normal aging process and dementia.
• Proficient and enhanced writing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed in pursuing education/knowledge related to an older adult population.
• Committed to a team approach.
• Good attendance record.

Please Note:

Community Support Services (CSS) operates a diverse range of programs across multiple locations. These include:

• Acquired Brain Injury Program, 25 Wellington St. West.

Program hours vary by location and service. Shifts are primarily ranging from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Friday and Tuesday evenings until 8:30pm. On occasion shifts may be requested outside of these hours including weekends and holidays. Shifts can change to meet the needs of the participants and the program

Recruitment Process Integrity

To support fairness, confidentiality, and an equitable recruitment process, applicants are kindly asked not to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and not to record, transcribe, encrypt, or otherwise capture interviews at any stage of the recruitment process, unless explicitly authorized by the organization.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, facilities, and people. St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is committed to creating a barrier-free, accessible organization, and will work to accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontario for Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph (SJHCG) does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, evaluate, or select applicants for this position.