Program Aide (Casual) - Chinese Speaking

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation package

Multi-employer pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing learning and development

Employee education assistance program

Award winning corporate culture

Safe, inclusive and supportive work环境

Job summary

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care in Mississauga, Ontario, is seeking a casual Program Aide to support the Day Program under the Program Manager's direction. You will help plan and participate in activities, provide high-quality personal care, and assist with meals according to resident preferences.

The role requires Ontario PSW training or equivalent, CPR, good interpersonal skills, and a current vulnerable sector check.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Personal Support Worker course in Ontario, or equivalent.
• Completion of a CPR.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Satisfactory Police Reference Check (with vulnerable sector screen).
• Good oral and written communication skills in English and Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Implements and ensures smooth operation of activities in a safe, hygienic and supportive environment.
• Provides high quality personal care to assist clients in their daily activities and personal hygiene.
• Provides meal services or assists in meal preparation and assists the clients in eating in accordance with the client's wish and ability.
• Assists the client in participating in social activities and encourages social interaction.
• Assists the team to prepare program materials.
• Responds promptly to medical emergencies and takes appropriate action.
• Assists the clients in the proper use and care of adaptive devices.
• Delivers, portions and serves meals according to diet order and client preference.
• Complies with health and safety policies to minimize the risk to clients, coworkers and self.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Written communication

Education

Personal Support Worker course (Ontario)

CPR certification

Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Job description

* Chinese-speaking candidates strongly preferred* Program Aide - Casual Under the direction of the Program Manager/ Program Coordinator, plans or participates in the planning of appropriate activities and providing high quality services to clients of the Day Program.

Responsibilities:

• Implements and ensures smooth operation of the activities in a safe, hygienic and supportive environment
• Provides high quality personal care to assist clients in their daily activities and personal hygiene
• Provides meal services or assists in meal preparation and assists the clients in eating in accordance with the client's wish and ability
• Assists the client in participating in social activities and encourages social interaction
• Assists the team to prepare program materials
• Responds promptly to medical emergencies and takes appropriate action
• Assists the clients in the proper use and care of adaptive devices
• Delivers, portions and serves meals according to diet order and client preference
• Complies with health and safety policies to minimize the risk to clients, coworkers and self

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved Personal Support Worker course in Ontario, or equivalent
• Completion of a C.P.R.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Satisfactory Police Reference Check (with vulnerable sector screen) result
• Good oral and written communication skills in English and Chinese

Physical Demands/ Working Condition:

• This is a casual position
• Some lifting and transfer

$19.66 - $22.81

Benefits:

• Competitive total compensation package
• Multi-employer pension plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Ongoing learning and development
• Employee education assistance program
• Award winning corporate culture
• Safe, inclusive and supportive work environment

Yee Hong is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements for the open position. If contacted for this employment opportunity, please advise if you require any accommodation. Successful applicants must provide a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector police reference check and medical clearance certificate.

We commit to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and offer a rewarding career as a member of our stellar team.

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (“Yee Hong”) is one of the largest not-for-profit, culturally-appropriate seniors care organizations in Canada. At several campuses of care and other service locations across the Greater Toronto Area, Yee Hong offers a full continuum of services including active seniors programs, adult day programs, caregiver support services, transportation, meals on wheels, congregate dining, home care, long-term care, and hospice/palliative care. Yee Hong’s vision is “Seniors living their lives to the fullest – with health, independence and dignity”. In their living setting of choice, seniors and their families are supported to optimize their physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Yee Hong also supports other organizations with innovating seniors care through its advisory services, training and learning centre, and research. Since the start of our operations 1994, Yee Hong has been successfully accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada seven consecutive times for our teams’ commitment to highest quality care and service excellence. As a recipient of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture Award in 2020 and renewed in 2021 and 2022, Yee Hong is committed to innovation, diversity, teamwork, integrity, collaboration and accountability. Our people are the reason our residents and clients receive excellent care and enjoy a high quality of life. Yee Hong’s progressive organizational culture and work environment attract, retain and develop the best staff, volunteers and students.