Program Assistant, Day Program-Scarborough McNicoll

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care; Toronto; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 36,000; 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 Toronto is seeking qualified staff to support seniors with compassionate, culturally inclusive services across long‑term care and community programs. The role emphasizes dignity, independence and quality of life, with strong teamwork and ongoing learning opportunities.

The organization values a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and professional development designed to advance care for diverse elderly populations in the Greater Toronto

Qualifications

• Diploma in Social Work or Social Services, health sciences, activation, or equivalent.
• Experience in a social services setting preferred.
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation in a long‑term care setting is essential.
• Completion of a CPR certification.
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen.
• Good oral and written communication in English and Chinese.

Skills

Bilingual English/Chinese

Social services experience

Geriatric rehabilitation experience

CPR certification

Vulnerable Sector Screen

Education

Diploma in Social Work or Social Services, health sciences, activation, or equivalent

Job description

Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Yee Hong) is a recognized leader in senior care, dedicated to providing exceptional, culturally inclusive services that enhance the well‑being of older adults. With a strong reputation for excellence in long‑term care, community programs, and aging‑in‑place initiatives, Yee Hong is committed to supporting seniors in living with dignity, independence, and the best possible quality of life. At the core of its mission is a focus on compassionate, person‑centered care tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities. Yee Hong is one of the foremost providers of culturally appropriate senior care in the country, delivering high‑quality resident experience and care to Chinese and other Asian seniors since 1994. The organization operates 805 long‑term care beds and 308 seniors’ apartment units, with an additional 224 long‑term care beds opening in a new home in early 2027. In addition, Yee Hong offers four campuses of managed care, a hospice residence, and a wide range of community‑based senior and caregiver support services. Through this comprehensive network, the organization serves more than 15,000 individuals annually across the Greater Toronto Area.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Social Work or Social Services, health sciences, activation, or equivalent
• Experience in a social services setting preferred
• Experience in geriatric rehabilitation in a long‑term care setting is essential
• Completion of a C.P.R.
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Screen
• Good oral and written communication skills in English and Chinese

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Some lifting and transfer Normal

Salary Range

$22.52 - $26.49

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

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation Statement

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. Our hiring process involves the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with screening of the applicants’ resume. This job is posted to fill an existing vacancy.

About Yee Hong

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 programmes, 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 optimise their physical, mental, social and spiritual well‑being. Yee Hong also supports other organisations 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 organisational culture and work environment attract, retain and develop the best staff, volunteers and students. Our people are our greatest strength and the core of our success. We invest in our employees' wellbeing and support their ongoing learning and development.

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