* 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

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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. We offer:

• 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.

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.