Program Aide Part Time (Kitchener, ON, CA)

Overview

Are you passionate about helping older adults stay independent and active? We're looking for a caring and patient individual to join our team. You'll work with our Supervisor and Program Coordinator to create fun and engaging activities for our Senior Day Program and neighborhood programs.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Make a Difference: Support older adults in your community.
• Build Relationships: Connect with participants through client-centered programs.
• Team Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced, supportive team.
• Be Creative: Design innovative and inclusive activities.
• Great Communicator: Use your listening skills and patience to engage with others.

(This position is under review)

(Temporary Part Time for approximately 18 months)

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning and implementing various types of programming such as facilitating games and activities, gentle exercises, cognitive programming, and social groups in the Senior Day Program and/or neighbourhood based programs.
• Assists with preparing and serving meals and refreshments considering any dietary needs of the participants.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and dining areas before, during, and after meal service.
• Identifies unsafe conditions or practices and takes appropriate action to address them including reporting and removing hazards.
• Modifies programs as needed to ensure inclusion of all participants.
• Assists with the preparation of the program's physical environment including room setups and takedowns.
• Responds to unplanned events (e.g., personal care accidents, personality conflicts, health concerns) and completes incident reports, as appropriate. 
• Maintains confidentiality of all issues related to the program participants. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

• Minimum 6 months experience delivering recreational programs for older adults experiencing physical frailty and/or adults with disabilities. 

Experience

• Grade 12 diploma plus up to 1 year of additional job related post-secondary courses. 

Additional Requirements

• Valid Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR C or be willing to obtain within 2 months of hire.
• Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check at your own expense as a condition of employment.
• Hours of Work: Weekdays from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to support and project values compatible with the organization and participate as an effective team member. 
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to perform physical functions such as cleaning, lifting up to 30 lbs. unassisted, tidying, room set ups, pushing wheelchairs, assisting participants in and out of chairs, assisting participants in and out of the van, walking with participants, offering other forms of assistance to participants and provide personal care assistance in the washroom. 
• Effective time management and organizational skills. 
• General knowledge of programming for older adults, with the ability to facilitate small group conversations, chair exercises and leisure programming components while ensuring participant safety is preferred. 
• Certification in safe food handling will be considered an asset.
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.