The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting health, wellness, safety, and inclusion across far west Ottawa. Since 1986, WOCRC has supported individuals and families through a wide range of community, social, and health services designed to strengthen and empower the communities we serve.
Our programs support children, youth, families, newcomers, seniors, and individuals experiencing crisis or social isolation through counselling, housing and violence against women services, community development initiatives, health promotion, and family support programming.
At WOCRC, we are committed to fostering healthy, inclusive, vibrant, and resilient communities where individuals feel supported, connected, and empowered to thrive.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Adult Day Program – Casual Relief is responsible for delivering programs and services that support the needs of people living with dementia and their care partners. Reporting to the Manager, Community Support.
ROLE SUMMARY:
Wage starting at $26.09 per hour for the Program Support Worker plus 4% vacation pay;
Ability to work evenings and weekends required.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Provide support for ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living) such as toileting, eating, walking, dressing for outdoors;
- Provide support with planning and implementing of programs for clients;
- Provide support to clients in various program activities such as chair exercises, arts and crafts, sing-alongs;
- Attend and participate in client debriefings to maintain current status of clients by observing and reporting on functional changes in client;
- Act as a staff resource person to day program volunteers and students;
- Participate in the provision of activities, socialization, exercises, mental aerobics and meals for program participants;
- Participate in training and educational opportunities related to the day program;
- Promote appropriate safety and security measures for clients and volunteers through adherence of day service policies and procedures;
- Maintain client information files;
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience:
- Certification as a Personal Support Worker, certification in Dementia Studies or equivalent in education and training;
- Experience working with diverse communities and populations;
- Experience working or volunteering in an Adult Day Program;
- Training in recreation, gerontology or equivalent;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Strong organizational and communication skills;
- Patience and dependability; sense of humor;
- Respect and compassion for clients and his/her limitations;
- Participate in relevant training opportunities;
- Basic food handling knowledge;
- Level 3 Police Records Check/Vulnerable Sector;
- Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, adequate insurance coverage;
- Respect the client’s rights to privacy and confidentiality.
Language Competencies:
- Ability to communicate fluently in English, spoken and written is required;
- Ability to communicate fluently in French, spoken and written is considered an asset;
- Ability to communicate fluently in other languages considered an asset.
Computer Competencies:
- Microsoft Office Suite of Products – Intermediate.
- CIMS – Intermediate.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
The Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC) is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
WOCRC welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, newcomers, and individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
We are committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to contact Human Resources via email at
[email protected].
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, due to the volume of applications received, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
This role represents an existing vacancy.
