Regular Part-Time Day Program Coordinator - OSCC

Njoyn; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Njoyn in Oshawa is seeking a Day Program Coordinator to assist in delivering Adult Day Program activities and provide personal care to participants at the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres.

You will support planning and coordination of activities, supervise staff and volunteers, coordinate transportation, and ensure safety and dignity for participants. A two-year diploma in Recreation or Gerontology, plus PSW or Restorative Care certificate, and experience with older adults are required.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma in Recreation or Gerontology from a recognized college.
• PSW or Restorative Care certificate from a recognized institution.
• One year of relevant experience working with older adults or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Adult Day Program Service including implementing activities and programs and monitoring clients with assistive devices
• Assist with planning and coordination by researching various activities, excursions and special events and assisting with implementation of celebrations
• Assist with Program Administration including advising caregivers of times and changes in transportation services, providing orientation, training and task delegation to students, volunteers and new staff, taking daily attendance, noon meal hours and tallying daily costs incurred
• Provide participants with attendant and personal care
• Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Maturity and tact

Personal care

Relationship building

Activity planning

Reliable transportation

Education

Two-year diploma in Recreation or Gerontology

PSW or Restorative Care certificate

First Aid & CPR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the Supervisor, Adult Day Program, or designate, the Day Program Coordinator assists in the delivery of Adult Day Program activities and provides personal care support to participants at the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with Adult Day Program Service including implementing activities and programs and monitoring clients with assistive devices
• Assist with planning and coordination by researching various activities, excursions and special events and assisting with implementation of celebrations
• Assist with Program Administration including advising caregivers of times and changes in transportation services, providing orientation, training and task delegation to students, volunteers and new staff, taking daily attendance, noon meal hours and tallying daily costs incurred
• Provide participants with attendant and personal care
• Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Two (2) year diploma in Recreation or Gerontology from a recognized college
• PSW (Personal Support Worker) or Restorative Care certificate from a recognized institution
• One (1) year relevant experience working primarily with older adults, or have an equivalent combination of formal education and relevant experience
• Demonstrated interest in working with older adults and possess personal qualities of maturity and tact
• Demonstrated ability to provide attendant and personal care
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients and staff
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Experience planning and implementing activity programs for older adults
• Hold current First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates or be willing to undertake such programs
• Established skills and experience in Microsoft Office applications and related software
• Ability to provide own transportation for travel between facilities as required

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check and an employment medical.