Junior Programmer - Community Support Services (Casual)

St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health service provider in Guelph is seeking a Junior Programmer to assist with therapeutic social activities for elderly participants. This role involves program planning, documentation, and support for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Ideal candidates are pursuing or have completed a degree in Health or Social Sciences and have experience in a recreational setting. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuit or completion of an undergraduate degree in Health or Social Sciences.
• Related experience with program development and implementation.
• Experience in assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

Responsibilities

• Assist with provision of personal support for program participants.
• Assist with recreation program planning and implementation.
• Document participant progress in clinical charts.
• Attend monthly program planning meetings.
• Develop and lead group programs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Knowledge of aging process

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Health or Social Sciences

Job description

Overview

Junior Programmer

Casual, Non-Union

C / 25-55, 56

The 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 Director of Outreach or designate. Identifies unsafe conditions or practices and takes appropriate action to address them including reporting or removing hazards.

Responsibilities

• The staff will support and assist, as needed, with any provisions of personal support required by the participants.
• 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.
• Be available for regular rotation of weekends, statutory holidays and Christmas holidays, as well as on a relief basis for staff vacation and illness.
• The staff will be responsible to document participant progress in individual clinical charts and on daily logs.
• The staff will attend and participate in monthly program planning meetings with Senior Programmer.
• 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

• In pursuit or completion of an undergraduate Degree 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)

Skills & Abilities

• 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

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