JOB TITLE: Program Worker (CASUAL)
BENCHMARK: Activity Worker
MATCH:CLASSIFICATION GRID: $27.92 per hour
UNION: UFCW
SUPERVISOR: Nurse Administrator
HOURS OF WORK: 8:00am – 4:00 pm OR as needed for other shifts
JOB SUMMARY: Schedules programs and activities to meet clients’ needs as well as assists clients with activities of daily living as required.
DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
- Schedules common and recurring programs and activities.
- Oversees the participation of clients during activities.
- Assesses clients’ abilities and promotes client participation in activities which meet their needs in recreational and social areas.
- Sets up the daily bus routes, acts as the attendant during all bus trips and supervises the boarding and departing of the clients in a safe and orderly manner.
- Assists clients with activities of daily living, such as toileting and feeding.
- Sets up furnishings and equipment for activities.
- Sets up lunch tables as needed. Assists in serving of client meals and feeding clients asneeded.
- Assists Nurse Administrator with orientation, supervision and scheduling of volunteers.
- Completes and maintains related records and documentation as required by the Nurse\Administrator.
- Observes and reports any changes in client’s functional and cognitive behavior to the Nurse\Administrator.
- Transports clients to and from Adult Care Society by operating a motor vehicle with a seating capacity of 11 to 25, which is modified to accommodate wheelchairs. (ifapplicable)
- Responsible to bring to the Nurse\Administrator’s attention when the vehicle requires servicing.
- Responsible for maintaining a proper level of First Aid Kit and other emergency equipment on board the bus.
- Performs other related duties asrequired.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A valid BC Driver’s License – Class 4 is preferred
Completion of the Provincial Continuing Care Certificate, or equivalent course. Activity Assistant Education Card or Equivalent Course
Possess and maintain a valid CPR Certificate, Level C
A good understanding of physical, mental, and other chronic health challenges. Physically able to perform the duties of the job.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
Apply in writing detailing why you should be the successful applicant.
Posting Closing Date: Until filled
