Summer Youth Program Assistant

Perleyrideau; Ontario; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Perley Health is seeking a Summer Youth Program Assistant to support youth volunteers in a long-term care setting. The role involves recruitment, scheduling, and providing clerical support. Ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills and a secondary school diploma. This temporary full-time position runs from May 5, 2025, to August 29, 2025, with a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Previous experience and skill as a volunteer.
• Knowledge of long-term care setting would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assists with recruitment, screening, and mentoring youth volunteers.
• Creates and maintains Summer Youth volunteer schedules.
• Prepares a final program report at the end of the summer.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Secondary School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Perley Health is a unique and innovative community that empowers Seniors and Veterans to live life to the fullest. Home to more than 600 Seniors and Veterans in long-term care and in independent apartments, Perley Health provides a growing number of clinical, therapeutic and recreational services to residents, tenants and people from across the region.

One of the largest and most progressive long-term care homes in Ontario, Perley Health is also a centre for research, education, and clinical innovation. Our Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care conducts and shares the practical research needed to improve care. Future caregivers come here to study and to acquire hands-on skills and experience.

Perley Health's values are brought to life each day by our over 800 employees. And more than 400 regular volunteers connect us closely with the community. Together, we improve the well-being of Canada's aging population.

We are embarking on a multi-year growth strategy, and are seeking an experienced :

Summer Youth Program Assistant

Temporary Full-Time;

May 5, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025

18.50 + 4% in lieu of benefits

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :

• Assists Coordinator, Volunteer Services, Volunteer Services Clerk and Veteran Liaison Coordinator with recruitment, screening, selection, matching and mentoring youth volunteers
• Creates, maintains and communicates Summer Youth volunteer schedules
• Assists with the orientation of new youth volunteers for summer, including co-facilitation of full-day orientation session
• Greets youth volunteers as they come on duty each weekday during July and August and escorts them to placement area, as needed
• Reminds youth and monitors compliance of proper procedures regarding infection prevention & control, dress code, signing-in / out, etc.
• Orients new volunteers to the residential units re layout, usual duties, introduction to staff on the unit, etc.
• Communicates and distributes relevant information to staff supervisors and colleagues in Volunteer Services
• Models the ideals of the Summer Youth Program and Perley Health Core Values
• Works with staff to develop and schedule new volunteer opportunities during the summer
• Assists with organizing recognition event
• Meets regularly with Volunteer Services staff re progress of youth volunteers
• Prepares a final program report at the end of the summer
• Provides clerical support to Volunteer Services, including filing, data entry, photocopying, etc.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

• Secondary School diploma
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required to communicate with youth volunteers and staff
• Ability to function compatibly and effectively in a team environment.
• Flexibility and openness to new ideas.
• Previous experience and skill as a volunteer.
• Knowledge of long-term care setting would be an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Ability to operate standard office equipment

Please forward your resume and cover letter, outlining your background and experience with each key responsibility to be considered for the role.

We thank all candidates for applying; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

For candidates selected for consideration, Perley Health, upon request, will make reasonable accommodation for any disability-related needs with respect to the recruitment process and materials.