Program Assistant Carling Adult Day Program (Casual Permanent) (Full-Time Temporary) (Until May 2027)

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County.

The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.

For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future.

Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we’re looking out for you and your family.

At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives.

Reporting to the Supervisor, the ADP Assistant provides personal support to individuals in the Day Program within the framework of Carefor policies and procedures and collaborates closely with members of the program team with the planning and implementation of program activities.

• Collaborates with the ADP Program Coordinator regarding types of programs to be developed to achieve individual goals of clients.
• Assists clients with personal care including eating, toileting, and personal hygiene when necessary.
• Supports the clients to participate as fully as possible in day program activities.
• Ensures safety and security measures for all participating clients.
• Recommends modifications to programs to suit the evolving needs of clients.
• Assists with the implementation of group activities based on clients’ interests and levels of ability.
• Organizes supplies, equipment, and resources for the programs
• Assists with the completion of progress notes and other documentation related to assessments and action plans.
• Assists with the evaluation of client progress and of the program.
• Adheres to all Carefor policies and procedures.
• Implements all IPAC measures as needed.
• Participates effectively as a team member.
• Attends planned in-service and educational sessions.
• Functions and reports in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and Carefor policies and procedures.
• Participates in health and safety training including WHMIS and applies this knowledge in the workplace
• Wears or uses any/all protective equipment or clothing provided by Carefor and does not interfere with protective devices as to change or negate their functions